There is a fatality about all physical and intellectual distinction, the sort of fatality that seems to dog through history the faltering steps of kings.  It is better not to be different from one’s fellows. The ugly and the stupid have the best of it in this world. They can sit at their ease and gape at the play. If they know nothing of victory, they are at least spared the knowledge of defeat. They live as we all should live—undisturbed, indifferent, and without disquiet.  They neither bring ruin upon others, nor even receive from alien hands. 

From “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” by Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde is not only a refined writer with a masterful prose but also a philosopher who has the ability to disrobe life and see the naked truth that hides under the surface of everything that goes on in our brain. It is true that being stupid have certain advantages.  But they are terribly bored and they don’t even know it. I would rather suffer the consequences of an intellect that endures disappointments and frustrations—and even brings a few headaches upon others. As for ugliness, I don’t think that ugliness exists. Look at yourself in the mirror and find the fine lines that others will see when you woo them with your likable personality.