There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, mo… — Arthur Helps

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 HelpsHistorian · British · 1813 – 1875

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