Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.

People who are not blessed with the ability to make others laugh compensate for that by saying (or trying to say) things that are profound.

Some disabled people spend a significant amount of their energy on trying to come across as abled or as not that disabled.

Most unintelligent or foolish people do not regard themselves as that; they regard themselves as not-that-intelligent or not-that-wise.

Marketing is so powerful that it can make even an extremely untalented musician a one-hundred-hits wonder.

Some days are better than others. The same can be said about people.