I am probably the most beautiful person I know. I am in every way an embodiment of physical perfection. I stand in the mirror and sometimes can’t help but notice just how remarkable my reflection is. Despite all of this, I’ve had a long, and very difficult life. So many of the ugly people around me are faring far better. So I’m not so sure.
Yes, you may. And I thank you in advance for that recommendation.
However I’m not sure how useful it will be. My reflection has a way of emerging everywhere I go, like the sun piercing a dark cloudy sky, my warmth eventually finds its way into my surroundings.
I know this is a clever jest, but this reminds me of Elliot Rodgers' manifesto "My Twisted World" for some reason (probably because real-life narcissists actually think like this):
"How could an inferior, ugly black boy be able to get a white girl and not me? I am beautiful, and I am half white myself. I am descended from British aristocracy. He is descended from slaves. I deserve it more. ... The injustice!" -- p.84
And the fact that most of the responses to you are confused by it shows how ludicrous it is. And yet when someone uses that exact same reasoning in a different context people are somehow unable to see its absurdity and vehemently agree with it.
Individual anecdotes are also informative but the scientific data is pretty clear, women who are more attractive and men than are taller (and more handsom) do better in business and wealth. We have strong biases towards them. It doesn't mean all attractive and tall people do well, just there is a clear trend across society that they are promoted more.
