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Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.
Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.
Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
UGLINESS, n. A gift of the gods to certain women, entailing virtue without humility.
UGLINESS, n. A gift of the gods to certain women, entailing virtue without humility.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt read more
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.
A fine woman shows her charms to most advantage when she seems most to conceal them. The finest bosom in read more
A fine woman shows her charms to most advantage when she seems most to conceal them. The finest bosom in nature is not so fine as what imagination forms.
From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.
From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.
The best-dressed woman is one whose clothes wouldn't look too strange in the country.
The best-dressed woman is one whose clothes wouldn't look too strange in the country.
Hyt is not al golde that glareth.
Hyt is not al golde that glareth.
Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and read more
Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and vulgar, they will appear to as much disadvantage, and be as ill received, as your person, though ever so well-proportioned, would if dressed in rags, dirt, and tatters.