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What does it mean?
Kotzebue says the most beautiful woman is also the cleverest.
In plain terms
Beauty and wit often go together.
What can you take from it?
Value both appearance and intellect.

Where it applies

  • social interactions
  • dating

Putting it to work

  • appreciate inner qualities
  • avoid superficial judgments

Questions to consider

  • Do you equate beauty with intelligence?
  • How do stereotypes affect perception?

Another view

Beauty and wit are independent; one does not guarantee the other.

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