“Like the rest of the genetic lottery, beauty is unfair. Everyone falls...” — Virginia Postrel Quote

“Like the rest of the genetic lottery, beauty is unfair. Everyone falls short of perfection, but some are luckier than others. Real confidence requires self-knowledge, which includes recognizing one's shortcomings as well as one's strengths.”

“The Taliban outlawed wearing polish in the late 1990s, punishing some offenders by amputating a fingertip. Importing polish was banned only in July 2001, which suggests that women were still wearing painted nails within the safety of their homes.”

“A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power.”

“Beauty is only skin deep. I think what's really important is finding a balance of mind, body and spirit.”

“In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty.”