Beauty-essay - Beauty a measurement of happiness 1:00-2:30...

Beauty: a measurement of happiness
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Two girls walk into a classroom.
The first girl’s name is Lisa. She isn’t very pleasing to the eyes. She wears dark
and drab clothing, to not attract attention. Walking hurriedly to her seat, she talks to no
one on her way. During class she never raises her hand, and is willing to fade into the
background.
The second girl’s name is Lisa. She is easy on the eyes. Wearing bright and
revealing clothes, she wants everyone to stare at her. Walking leisurely to her seat, she
chit chats the entire way with various people. During class she always raises her hand,
and loves being the center of attention.
Which Lisa would you remember? Which Lisa would you prefer to be head of
your class? Which Lisa has a brighter future ahead of her?
Our world revolves around outside appearances. Many contemporary political
analysists claim that if Abraham Lincoln were alive today, he would not win a
presidential election. Not because of his political views, or even because of that
ridiculous hat. But because he was ugly. To be a leader in the modern world, the first
requisite is good looks. Values, morals, and qualifications ride a close second.
During my junior year, I was in an honors math class. The people in this class
could be divided into two categories; dorks and preps. Despite our social differences, we