I was not ugly. I might never be anything for men to lose their heads about, but I need never again be ugly. This knowledge was like a song within me. Suddenly it all came together. If you were healthy, fit, and well-dressed, you could be attractive.

Eating outdoors makes for good health and long life and good temper, everyone knows that.

I was born with the courage to live. Only those are unwise who have never dared to be fools.

[At first sight of the Acropolis:] It's beige! My color!

Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you.

I believe in plenty of optimism and white paint.

I was not ugly. I might never be anything for men to lose their heads about, but I need never again be ugly. This knowledge was like a song within me. Suddenly it all came together. If you were healthy, fit, and well-dressed, you could be attractive.