Beauty is more a danger than intelligence or wit. One becomes a living mirror for the inadequacies of others.

Gordon Dahlquist
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According to Rene Descartes, being a living mirror is a dangerous position, as it invites others to reflect their flaws and inadequacies on you.

Source: The Chemickal Marriage

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