But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7
It is our own vanity that makes the vanity of others intolerable to us. > Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Vanity keeps persons in favour with themselves, who are out of favour with all others. > William Shakespeare
Vanity is the fruit of ignorance. It thrives most in subterranean places, never reached by the air of heaven and the light of the sun. > Alexander Ross
We are so presumptuous that we wish to be known to all the world, even to who come after us; and we are so vain that the esteem of five or six persons is enough to amuse and satisfy us. > Blaise Pascal
Every one at the bottom of his heart cherishes vanity; even the toad thinks himself good-looking. > John Wilson
Vanity makes men ridiculous, pride odious, and ambition terrible. > Sir Richard Steele
She neglects her heart and studies her glass. > John Casper Lavater
Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers, and are famous preservers of good looks. > Charles Dickens
Vanity is a strong temptation to lying; it makes people magnify their merit, over-flourish their family, and tell strange stories of their interest and acquaintance. > Jeremy Collier
See also Psalm 147:10-11; Romans 3:24-25
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