“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.”
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Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40 after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.
Art requires philosophy, just as philosophy requires art. Otherwise, what would become of beauty?
Beauty is only temporary, but your mind lasts you a lifetime.
My theory of characterization is basically this: Put some dirt on a hero, and put some sunshine on the villain, one brush stroke of beauty on the villain.