There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance. – Arthur Helps
Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away. – Arthur Helps
Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts not amid joy. – Arthur Helps
We all admire the wisdom of people who come to us for advice. – Arthur Helps
Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of mysterious vengeance. – Hans Urs von Balthasar