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Problems with static when you brush your hair? Take a tiny bit of lotion and run it through your hair ... but not at the roots. This will make it much more manageable and keep the static away.

Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book known to him by heart and his friends can only read the title.

If the arc of your eyebrows isn't as high as you'd like, try putting some white or light-colored eyeshadow just underneath, on the browbone. This will make your eyes stand out, and give the illusion of a higher arc.

Falling out of love is very enlightening. For a short while you see the world with new eyes.

Instead of using gel or mascara on your eyelashes, try a little petroleum jelly. This won't get clumpy as the day goes on.

We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.

Mix a little of your favorite face powder with your favorite moisturizer. It will give your skin just a touch of color, and is far less expensive than commercial tinted moisturizers. If you want SPF protection, mix some powder with sunscreen.

Ritual is the way you carry the presence of the sacred. Ritual is the spark that must not go out.

Put an old toothbrush to good use. Before you go to bed, rub your lips with a toothbrush to slough off dead skin. It's best to do this before bed -- no more waking up with dry, chapped lips!

A good friend can tell you what is the matter with you in a minute. He may not seem such a good friend after telling.

There are very few colors that work on anyone; ice blue is one of them. This complements nearly any eye and skin color without exception, so don't be afraid to try it! Just make sure you don't overdo it -- some people look better with a little, some with more.

The only aspect of our travels that is interesting to others is disaster.

Many people say to put ice on your eyebrows before plucking ... but this actually tightens pores and makes plucking more painful. Do the opposite and put a warm washcloth on your forehead first to open pores. Use ice afterwards to soothe any pain.

A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.

Make sure not to lose the curve of your eyebrows when plucking. A good way to do this is to pluck from underneath on the outer arch, and from above on the inner arch.

Part of being sane, is being a little bit crazy.

In a pinch, you can use corn starch as face powder. Don't use too much, though -- it can tend to make you look pale.

Behind almost every woman you ever heard of stands a man who let her down.

After a long day, you may not want to go to the trouble of removing all your makeup. If you're consistently leaving it on at bedtime, though, you'll be more prone to breakouts and clogged pores. If you simply don't have time, keep some cleansing wipes by your bed. A quick clean is better than none at all.

I fear nothing so much as a man who is witty all day long.