"Like the rest of the genetic lottery, beauty is unfair. Everyone falls short of perfection, but some are luckier than others. Real confidence requires self-knowledge, which includes recognizing one's shortcomings as well as one's strengths."
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Quotes by Virginia Postrel
Virginia Postrel is a renowned American author and influential public intellectual, celebrated for her deep insights into culture, economics, and aesthetics. Born on January 17, 1961, she gained recognition through her compelling works, including "The Substance of Style," which explores how aesthetics shape our lives and choices. As a former editor of *Reason* magazine and a frequent contributor to major publications, Postrel's voice resonates in discussions on the interplay between creativity and commerce. Her legacy continues to inspire a nuanced understanding of the beauty that surrounds us.
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"European nations began World War I with a glamorous vision of war, only to be psychologically shattered by the realities of the trenches. The experience changed the way people referred to the glamour of battle; they treated it no longer as a positive quality but as a dangerous illusion."
Virginia Postrel"The SAT is not perfect. We all know smart, knowledgeable people who do badly on standardized tests. But neither is it useless. SAT scores do measure both specific knowledge and valuable thinking skills."
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"The children who are 'our future' will inherit a world created not just by parental devotion but by the sort of zealous, focused endeavors that can preclude good parenting."
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"Society needs both parents and nonparents, both the work party and the home party. While raising children is the most important work most people will do, not everyone is cut out for parenthood. And, as many a childless teacher has proved, raising kids is not the only important contribution a person can make to their future."
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"Airline glamour never promised anything as mundane as elbow room, much less a flat bed, a massage, or an arugula salad. It promised a better world. Service and dress reflected the more formal era, but no one expected air travel to be comfortable. It was amazing just to have hot food above the clouds."
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