The vain woman spent fortunes seeking out astrologers, sorcerers, and magicians who would concoct spells and potions to preserve her beauty and help her remain looking young--but envy is hard to cover.

Camron Wright
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The vain woman spent fortunes seeking out astrologers, sorcerers, and magicians who would concoct spells and potions to preserve her beauty and help her remain looking young - but envy is hard to cover. The vain woman in this quote is boasting about the money she spent on beauty products to keep her looking young. However, this woman eventually caught the attention of other women who were envious of her. They began to gossip about her spending.

Upon hearing this, she realized that she had been foolish in spending so much money on vanity. She was envious of other women who did not have to spend so much money on beauty products because they could not afford it.

Source: Serann And The Prince Of Angkor: A Cambodian Cinderella Story

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