Dante Alighieri is a universal poet, and great creators, they are writing for everybody always. Every single verse is very moving, and the beauty - if we don't understand, we just stay listening to the sound and it's like hearing music. Roberto Benigni alighieribeautycreator share on social
We say we want to create beauty, identity, quality, singularity. And yet, maybe in truth these cities that we have are desired. Maybe their very characterlessness provides the best context for living. Rem Koolhaas beautycharacterlessnesscity Change image and share on social
The cinema has done more for my spiritual life than the church. My ideas of fame, success and beauty all originate from the big screen. Whereas Christian religion is retreating everywhere and losing more and more influence; film has filled the vacuum and supports us with myths and action-controlling images. John Updike actionbeautybig share on social
I was always a character actress, even when I was an ingenue. But as you age, people know what to do with you, and you're not quite as dependent on maintaining leading-lady beauty. Marylouise Burke actressagebeauty Change image and share on social
Beauty and fullness of tone can be achieved by having the whole orchestra play with high clarinets and a carefully selected number of piccolos. Gustav Mahler achievebeautycarefully Change image and share on social
Growing up, I just wanted to be like everyone else. I didn't value or understand the beauty in being different at the time in my life. Marisol Nichols beautygrowlife Change image and share on social
I like the beauty of Faulkner's poetry. But I don't like his themes, not at all. Manuel Puig beautyfaulknerpoetry Change image and share on social
Thankfully, beauty is easier to remove than apply, and a swipe of demaquillage in the right direction and you are you once again. Margaret Cho applybeautydemaquillage Change image and share on social
No eyes that have seen beauty ever lose their sight. Jean Toomer beautyeyelose Change image and share on social
Here's the thing: I'm not beautiful. I mean, I'm a perfectly normal-looking Jewish guy. My face has never been my fortune, nor has my body... physical beauty has never been part of my equation. It's just not on my shopping list. David Rakoff beautifulbeautybody share on social