If there was a moral issue involved, she would, of course, defend her position to the end. But long ago her mother had taught her that often it is the little things over which people battle foolishly, losing friends, disturbing peace of mind, destroying serenity with no end in view save that they continue to defend the position they have already taken. It was far better, her mother pointed out, to give in gracefully, remembering that a fight in a lesser cause is never worth the struggle. She maintained that by doing so one gained everything really worth having, serenity, sweetness, and inner strength. . Loula Grace Erdman
A fit, healthy body–that is the best fashion statement
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Jess C. Scott
We live in a dark and romantic and quite tragic world.
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Karl Lagerfeld
It’s always about timing. If it’s too soon, no one understands. If it’s too late, everyone’s forgotten.
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Anna Wintour
I am a fashion person, and fashion is not only about clothes -- it's about all kinds of change
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Karl Lagerfeld
A respectable appearance is sufficient to make people more interested in your soul
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Karl Lagerfeld
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