There is something about my face in the mirrors that catch it. Even at a distance it will never be right again, not even to a casual glance. Beauty: it's the upkeep that costs, that's what Balzac said, not the initial investment.

Joanna Walsh
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Balzac said, "Beauty: it's the upkeep that costs, that's what Balzac said, not the initial investment." The decision to invest in beauty comes with a price tag. Beauty requires maintenance. It requires money. And it requires time spent on yourself.

Sure, you could go out and buy the newest lipstick or the most expensive eyeshadow. You could even pay for a personal makeup artist to help you look your best. But what do you get in return? If you want to be beautiful, you must make sacrifices.

Source: Vertigo

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