The beauty we love is very silent. It smiles softly to itself, but never speaks.

Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable.

Beauty is grace and confidence. I've learned to accept and appreciate what nature gave me.

Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home.

All things are perceived in the light of charity, and hence under the aspect of beauty for beauty is simply reality seen with the eyes of love.

Beauty is an outward gift which is seldom despised, except by those to whom it has been refused.

Beauty, whether moral or natural, is felt, more properly than perceived.

Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.

Art is the unceasing effort to compete with the beauty of flowers - and never succeeding.

Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference.