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    If men can run the world, why can't they stop wearing neckties? How intelligent is it to start the day by tying a little noose around your neck?

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Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant read more

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

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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.

by Lord Chesterfield Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a read more

You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.

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The habit does not make the monk.
[Lat., Cucullus (or Cuculla) non facit monachum.]

The habit does not make the monk.
[Lat., Cucullus (or Cuculla) non facit monachum.]

by John Dryden Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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To be rather than to seem.
[Lat., Esse quam videri.]

To be rather than to seem.
[Lat., Esse quam videri.]

by Aeschylus Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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Every man knows his follies and often they are the most interesting thing he has got.

Every man knows his follies and often they are the most interesting thing he has got.

by G. K. Chesterton Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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Nobody creates a fad. It just happens. People love going along with the idea of a beautiful pig. It's like read more

Nobody creates a fad. It just happens. People love going along with the idea of a beautiful pig. It's like a conspiracy.

by Jim Henson Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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Appearances to save, his only care;
So things seem right, no matter what they are.

Appearances to save, his only care;
So things seem right, no matter what they are.

by Charles Churchill Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

by Bertolt Brecht Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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