Quote by Leonard Cohen

I am an old scholar, better-looking now than when I was young. That's what sitting on your ass does to your face.

I am an old scholar, better-looking now than when I was youn

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that as one grows older and spends more time sitting and studying (as a scholar does), they become more physically attractive because of the lack of physical activities. By highlighting the effect of a sedentary lifestyle on one's appearance, it playfully hints at the idea that beauty can sometimes be a result of inactivity rather than physical exertion.

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By Leonard Cohen

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