Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try to look like a Pekingese? -Dame Edith Sitwell

 

Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try to look like a Pekingese?


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This quote is just one of 3 total Dame Edith Sitwell quotes in our collection. Dame Edith Sitwell is known for saying 'Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try to look like a Pekingese?' as well as some of the following quotes.

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