But, bless us, things may be lovable that are not altogether handsome, I hope?

Imagination builds the image of the self, and thought then functions within its shadows. From this self-concept grows the conflict between what is and what should be, the conflict in duality.

A woman needs independence, not equality. In most cases, equality is a step down.

The expression a woman wears on her face is far more important than the clothes she wears on her back.

If you retain nothing else, always remember the most important Rule of Beauty. "Who cares?"

Nothing tastes as good as looking good feels.

The human soul needs actual beauty even more than bread.

Riches have never fascinated me, unless combined with the greatest charm or distinction.

You may think there is a lot wrong with you, but there is also a lot right with you.

Real strength never impairs beauty or harmony, but it often bestows it, and in everything imposingly beautiful, strength has much to do with the magic.

A girl who truly knows herself is a girl everybody else wants to know

There's a beauty to imperfection. This is the essence of the Japanese principle of wabi-sabi. Wabi-sabi values character and uniqueness over a shiny facade. It teaches that cracks and scratches in things should be embraced. It's also about simplicity. You strip things down and then use what you have.