Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Beauty provoketh thieves sooner than gold. As You Like It, i. 3.

Beauty should be the dowry of every man and woman. Emerson.

Beauty stands / In the admiration only of weak minds, / Led captive. Milton.

Beauty's tears are lovelier than her smile. Campbell.

Beauty too rich for use; for earth too dear. 45 Rom. and Jul., i. 5.

Beauty, when unadorned, adorned the most. Thomson.

Beauty without expression tires. Emerson.

Beauty without grace is a violet without smell. Pr.

Beaux esprits—Men of wit. Fr.

Be bold, be bold, and everywhere be bold. 50 Spenser.