The first distinction among men, and the first consideration that gave one precedence over another, was doubtless the advantage of beauty.
Michel de MontaigneI aim here only at revealing myself, who will perhaps be different tomorrow, if I learn something new which changes me.
Michel de MontaigneFor table-talk, I prefer the pleasant and witty before the learned and the grave; in bed, beauty before goodness.
Michel de Montaigne