Quote by John Green

That's always seemed so ridiculous to me, that people would want to be around someone because they're pretty. It's like picking your breakfast cereals based on color instead of taste.


That's always seemed so ridiculous to me, that people would

Summary

This quote criticizes the shallow tendency of valuing someone's company solely based on their physical appearance. The comparison to choosing breakfast cereals based on color rather than taste highlights the absurdity of prioritizing superficial qualities over genuine connections. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on substance, personality, and deeper qualities when forming relationships, rather than being swayed by external attractiveness.

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