Charms

Famous quotes containing the word charms:

    People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people’s minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues.
    Elizabeth Gaskell (1810–1865)

    Ladies, like variegated tulips, show,
    ‘Tis to their changes that their charms we owe;
    Alexander Pope (1688–1744)

    Love sits enthroned in Clara’s eyes,
    The Graces play her lips around,
    And in her cheeks the tendrest dyes
    Of lilly mixed with rose are found.
    Where charms so irresistless throng
    What mortal heart can try resistance?
    But ah! her nose is two feet long,
    And bids our passions keep their distance.
    Horace Walpole (1717–1797)