All cities are mad: but the madness is gallant. All cities are beautiful: but the beauty is grim.

Whether you come from heaven or hell, what does it matter, O Beauty!

People think that if you look fairly reasonable, you can't possibly act, and as I only care about acting, I think beauty can be a great handicap.

Romance and novel paint beauty in colors more charming than nature, and describe a happiness that humans never taste. How deceptive and destructive are those pictures of consummate bliss!

Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord.