To draw it to a fine point, as was done under the Empire… is to give the face of the wearer a factitious and evanescent expression, since the points cannot be kept stiff without the use of a cosmetic, easily detected and soon melted. – Charles Blanc, Art in Ornament and Dress, 1875
The unfortunate thing about working for yourself is that you have the worst boss in the world. I work every day of the year except at Christmas, when I work a half day. – David Eddings
Ive always been too hard on myself to behave like Ive arrived or even to enjoy whatever success Ive had. Ive always envisioned myself higher than where I was and I still do. With each success I think, Thats nice but Im supposed to go there! – Nicole Scherzinger
