A blessing on the maiden grace, That beautifies the real, To make the world a fairer place, And lift the low ideal!
"Fringilla: Some Tales In Verse"
Richard Doddridge Blackmore
It is the fashion to regard periods of transition as times of decadence, of false standards of hybrid production, but at least they are full of deepest interest to the student of design who finds in the tremulous dawn of the new idea a flush which beautifies the last years of the old method.
"The Tapestry Book"
Helen Churchill Candee
Notwithstanding all that is said in these ancient writings in the attempt to do her honor, we must conclude that the glory of the halo which beautifies the head of the real Mary is derived by reflection from the moral splendor of her Son.
"Women of Early Christianity Woman: In all ages and in all countries, Vol. 3 (of 10)"
Alfred Brittain Mitchell Carroll