Stories aren't the beauty of what did happen. They're the beauty of what could happen.
BEAUTY, BEAUTY OF WHAT DID HAPPEN
Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable.
Beauty is an outward gift which is seldom despised, except by those to whom it has been refused.
Beauty is grace and confidence. I've learned to accept and appreciate what nature gave me.