Beauty

Quotations about Beauty

Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Beauty

As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.

Here are some funny and poignant quotations about beauty. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
"When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)

If you are looking to make a fuller speech about beauty, then below this selection of quotations are three funny themes and three serious themes on the topic of beauty that might help trigger some ideas for your speech or text.

"It has been said that a pretty face is a passport. But it's not, it's a visa and it runs out fast." Julie Burchill (English journalist and writer, 1960-)

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – unless the beholder *has bad taste.*is you.*is pig ugly.* anonymous

"I'm not beautiful, I'm a work of art – sometimes misunderstood, but always appreciated." anonymous

I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That's deep enough. What do you want – an adorable *pancreas?*dog?*house?* Jean Kerr (American writer, 1923-2003)

"Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes all the way to the bone." Dorothy Parker (American critic and humorist, 1893-1967)

Beauty is only a light *switch*year*touch* away." Tom Wolfe (American author, 1930-2018)

"Beauty is power; a smile is its sword." Charles Reade (British novelist, 1814-1884)

"I never met a beauty queen I didn't like – they're like stick figures come to life." Robert Breault (American operatic tenor, 1963-)

"Beauty is a curse – it's like being born with a *target*monkey*rucksack* on your back." anonymous

"Beauty is like a flower – it withers and dies, but you can always plant new seeds." anonymous

"Beauty is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you're gonna get." Anon (a wordplay on Forrest Gump)

"Beauty is like a *credit card*windmill*loan* – it can get you a lot of things, but you'll eventually have to pay for it." anonymous

"Beauty is like a fine wine – it gets better with age, but too much of it can give you a headache." anonymous

Beauty is like a fart – if you have to force it, it's probably *crap.*fake.*not for you.* anonymous

"Every woman who is not absolutely ugly thinks herself handsome." Lord Chesterfield (English writer and politician, 1694-1773)

"Manicures: Which are basically just holding hands with a stranger for forty-five minutes whilst listening to Enya." Miranda Hart (English comedian, 1972-)

"A beautiful young lady is an act of nature. A beautiful old lady is a work of art." Louis Nizer (British- born American lawyer, 1902-94)

"I always say beauty is only *sin*6 inches*skin* deep." Saki (Scottish writer, 1870-1916)

"It is better to be beautiful than to be good. But... it is better to be good than to be ugly." Oscar Wilde (Irish dramatist and poet, 1854-1900)

Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Beauty

Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to beauty. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.

Funny Themes:

Beauty Blunders: Hilarious Makeup and Hair Fails
- Share amusing stories and photos of beauty mishaps, from makeup disasters to hair dye gone wrong, highlighting the funny side of striving for perfection.
DIY Beauty Hacks: When Pinterest Goes Wrong
- Highlight the humor in DIY beauty attempts that didn't quite turn out as planned, showcasing the gap between expectation and reality.
Beauty Product Reviews: The Funniest and Most Outrageous
- Explore funny and over-the-top reviews of beauty products, including both rave reviews and comically negative feedback.

Serious Themes:

The Evolution of Beauty Standards: A Historical Perspective
- Discuss how beauty standards have evolved over time, influenced by cultural, social, and technological changes throughout history.
The Impact of Media on Beauty Perceptions
- Address the role of media in shaping perceptions of beauty, including the effects of advertising, social media, and celebrity culture.
Embracing Diversity: Redefining Beauty in Modern Society
- Explore the movement towards more inclusive and diverse beauty standards, highlighting efforts to celebrate all forms of beauty in today's society.

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