When a chick has a sense of humor, there's nothing more

In the words of Dylan O’Brien, spoken with the earnestness of youth yet bearing the timeless insight of the heart, we hear this simple truth: “When a chick has a sense of humor, there’s nothing more attractive.” Though the language is modern, the spirit of this saying is ancient — for it speaks of the beauty not of form, but of spirit; not of face or figure, but of lightness, warmth, and joy. The ancients knew, as O’Brien reminds us now, that true attraction arises not from perfection, but from the rare spark of a soul that can laugh — that can find light even amid the shadows of life.

To say that a sense of humor is the most attractive quality is to honor the soul’s capacity for joy. Beauty fades; charm deceives; wit, wealth, and status crumble beneath time. But the one who can laugh — truly, gently, and from the heart — possesses a flame that neither age nor sorrow can extinguish. Humor is the soul’s proof of wisdom, for it sees through life’s absurdities and still chooses delight. The one who laughs at misfortune does not mock it, but conquers it; and the one who shares laughter with another builds a bond stronger than beauty, for laughter is a communion of spirits, a meeting of hearts in truth.

The great philosopher Socrates once said that he would rather have conversation with a good soul than be surrounded by the beautiful. His pupil Xanthippe, though known to many as sharp-tongued, was said by some to share with Socrates a kind of fierce humor — a back-and-forth that, though rough, was filled with life. In their spirited exchanges, there was something deeper than romance: the joy of equals, the laughter of minds alive. Thus, even in the ancient world, humor was seen as a sign of vitality and strength — a proof that one possessed not just intellect, but heart.

O’Brien’s words also reflect an evolution in the understanding of love — that what makes another truly attractive is not the surface, but the spirit that shines through it. In an age obsessed with appearances, his insight calls us back to balance: to seek companionship in laughter, not vanity. For a shared laugh is the truest mirror — it reveals character, compatibility, and courage. Those who laugh together, said the old sages, see one another as they truly are — stripped of masks, free of pretense, alive in the present moment.

But there is also a quiet wisdom in what he does not say. To have a sense of humor is not simply to tell jokes or mock others — it is to see the world through eyes of grace. It is to be forgiving, to find light where others see darkness, to dance with imperfection instead of being crushed by it. Such humor is not cruel or cynical; it is compassionate. The one who laughs this way brings peace into every room, and warmth into every heart. It is no wonder, then, that Dylan O’Brien calls it the most attractive quality — for it reflects the highest of human virtues: joy that endures, love that forgives, and wisdom that smiles.

Consider Audrey Hepburn, the actress whose beauty captivated millions, yet who often said that laughter was the secret to her charm. “I love people who make me laugh,” she once confessed. “I think it’s the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills.” Her life, filled with both triumph and tragedy, showed how grace and humor could walk hand in hand — and how those who possess both become not merely beautiful, but beloved. It is through such spirits that the world remembers the power of joy.

So let this truth be passed down as an ancient teaching for modern hearts: seek laughter, both to give and to receive. Cherish humor, for it is the soul’s resilience made visible. When you meet another whose laughter stirs your spirit — whose joy reminds you of life’s sweetness — know that you have glimpsed something divine. And within yourself, nurture that same lightness: for to laugh kindly, even when the world is heavy, is to reveal your truest strength.

Therefore, live as the wise have always lived — with eyes that see, a heart that forgives, and a soul that laughs. For in humor, there is humility; in laughter, there is love; and in both, there is a beauty that no time can fade. And as O’Brien’s words remind us, when the heart finds that rare spirit who laughs at life not in mockery, but in wonder — truly, there is nothing more attractive.