I wanted to share with you all this encouraging passage I found while doing some research on Regency Fashions. In the midst of cutting out Christmas cookies and wrapping gifts, I've been watching the A&E mini-series of Pride and Prejudice. Anyway, this just goes to show you that we ladies do have great influence over men. We can aspire them to great things. And also, while we may not know it or think about it, sometimes men notice us far more than they seem to. Just think of Mr. Darcy -- falling in love with Miss Bennet while attempting to keep his feelings private.
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It has been well acknowledged by persons of discernment throughout history that of all the visible creation, God has blessed none with so much beauty as he has woman. This alone would be cause enough for great admiration, yet when woman adds to physical beauty such treasures as the beauty of good character; nobility, grace, generosity, affability, and discretion, along with intelligence, taste, wit and a sense of style, then she is a higher work of art indeed. It is no hidden thing that women have great influence over men. A low woman may be able to reduce a low man to the level of a swine. But a true lady has the ability to lift, inspire and ennoble a good man toward chivalry, gentlemanly ideals and greatness itself.Ladies, do polish your physical beauty and allow it to shine, recognizing that your attire does matter, yet take even greater heed to the development of those qualities which will bring depth to beauty's luster. When you have done this you will discover great power in making use of all to inspire the good men around you to higher levels of their own.
Your fond admirer,
Lord Scott
From here.
This is great, Liz! I was thinking about this topic today, in fact, and so your post came at just the right time. Our ability to influence goes so much beyond our physical beauty.
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Beautiful and encouraging. Thank you!
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