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    People do not wish to appear foolish; to avoid the appearance of foolishness, they are willing to remain actually fools.

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Repentance is not so much remorse for what we have done as the fear of the consequences.

Repentance is not so much remorse for what we have done as the fear of the consequences.

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Style is the image of character.

Style is the image of character.

by Edward Gibbon Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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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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Gloomy as night he stands.

Gloomy as night he stands.

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The person who seeks all their applause from outside has their happiness in another's keeping .

The person who seeks all their applause from outside has their happiness in another's keeping .

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The people recognize themselves in their commodities; they find their soul in their automobile, hi-fi set, split-level home, kitchen equipment.

The people recognize themselves in their commodities; they find their soul in their automobile, hi-fi set, split-level home, kitchen equipment.

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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 read more

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?

by Linda Ellerbee Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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Handsome is that handsome does.

Handsome is that handsome does.

by Henry Fielding Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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We understood
Her by her sight; her pure and eloquent blood
Spoke in her cheeks, and so read more

We understood
Her by her sight; her pure and eloquent blood
Spoke in her cheeks, and so distinctly wrought
That one might almost say her body thought.
- Dr. John Donne,

by Dr. John Donne Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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