The self-confidence of a philosopher

I considered all the usual attractions for a lover and decided she was the one to bring to my bed, confident that I should have easy success; for at that time I had youth and exceptional good looks as well as my great reputation to recommend me, and feared no rebuff from any woman I might choose to honor with my love.

(Pierre Abelard: Autobiography)

That's the spirit!  Scholastic philosophers get all the chicks.

Although it must be noted that that what first attracted Heloise to Abelard was his considerable songwriting talent.  

And Abelard has claimed that, before meeting Heloise, he had had no experience of the company of women.