Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Beauty, n: the power by which a woman charms a lover and terrifies

Beauty, n: the power by which a woman charms a lover and terrifies a husband. – Ambrose Bierce

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Do you know the difference between a beautiful woman and a charming one? A beauty is a woman you notice, a charmer is one who notices you. – Adlai E. Stevenson

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Beauty is the lovers gift. – William Congreve

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And often it would be a woman who was in her 70s or 80s who would win the beauty contest, because bound feet never age. – Lisa See

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The game in beauty is changing so much, if your product isnt high tech or cant make a unique performance claim – plump your lips, reduce your lines, look glossy, and stay on for 24 hours – you cant go to market today. Im not just talking about a $20 lipstick, but a $5 lipstick! – Andrea Jung

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