Vanity
There is nothing so agonizing to the fine skin of vanity as the application of a rough truth.
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
There is nothing so agonizing to the fine skin of vanity as the application of a rough truth.
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Words and Herbs 
This is nice! You must have a lovely garden.
Thanks Sandy. Yes, the garden is lovely at the moment, with peonies, irises, and poppies just coming out! 😀
Interesting juxtaposition, with a clever quote and a fine flower..!
Peonies are such vain flowers, I loved the quote too!
rose is vain, for me, so lovin it 🙂
Glad you liked it Jymiely! 🙂
Beautiful
And the peony season has only just begun! 😀
bright colors
David in Maine USA
This peony is the deepest shade in my garden. And the background blue is irises…
Stunning! And a great, wry thought to start the day…
Yes, and such a true one! Have a good day!
Red peonys and blue irises – a beautiful combination of harmonizing colours!
I like this true quote, too.
Yes, the colours are wonderful together. And now the poppies are opening as well! 😀
Beautiful peony and love the quote 🙂
Glad you liked it. Have a good day! 🙂
Lovely flower and a beautiful picture! Wherever did you find this quote? So true!
I have a secret stash! 😉
Dallasites smile at a coarse pumice! Its as though their faith in hospitality heals any and all wounds giving more strength to their vanity. And, me of course being here, eyes watching from the outside in…