There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance.
Arthur Helps was an English writer and historian known for his works on history and philosophy. He wrote extensively on various subjects, including morality, character, and the human condition. Helps' writings often offered insightful reflections on society and personal development, providing readers with thought-provoking perspectives on life and its complexities.