As for the samurai themselves, beauty of armor and fierceness of countenance reinforced their own quasimythical status and helped them keep alive their sense of purpose.
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Luxury items are desired more as status investments than for their inherent beauty or craftsmanship.
They use them as bludgeons for preventing the free expression of Beauty in new forms.
But even if you'll never be able to afford a treasure like the Duke-Semans mansion, take comfort that the museum across the street allows access to the trappings of great wealth and beauty--for as little as a penny.
But it is now well represented in primetime as well, having produced more than 50 made-for-television movies and mini-series, as well as beauty pageants and variety shows.
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Luxury items are desired more as a display of status than for their inherent beauty or craftsmanship.
In some beauty contests, such as those held for mobile-phone licences in Spain and Finland, the government has made next to no money at all.
The authority described Chapel Gate as being of the highest international importance for wildlife and natural beauty, and said its monitoring of the route was set to continue despite the ruling.
"The city's reputation as a capital for lovers draws on its history, its beauty and many other qualities that aren't linked to this recent trend, " says Damien Steffan, a spokesman for the mayor.
The effigy of Nefertiti, who was the Great Royal Wife (chief consort) of the Egyptian Pharoah Akhenaten, has been considered for centuries as one of the first commercialized ideals of beauty.
Although the meaning and origin of the ritual are uncertain, villagers view it as a symbol of Gorjani and a showcase for their children s beauty and elegance.
These constructions may lack architectural glamour yet they are important parts of our recent history and do have a certain beauty, and a fascination for many especially as children.
Were she more secure in her power, she might have viewed Snow White, with her great work ethic, sweet temperament, and yes, beauty, as a really useful ally and asset for the monarchy.
It takes a self-contained journey, but for those who hear it and wonder how Noah and the Whale can sustain its beauty for 40 minutes, know this: As in the process of rebirth it describes, this is only the beginning.
Most people are surprised about the beauty of these places, which should become as iconic for Europe as Yellowstone is for North America or the Serengeti is for Africa.
The standout beauty of her era, Elizabeth Taylor became as famous for her string of failed marriages as for her amazing track record in film, and later, became a noted philanthropist and charity superstar.
Popular western books such as The Bookseller of Kabul and the Dressmaker of Khair Khana speak to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Afghan people, and later works such as The Beauty School of Kabul illustrate the value of vocational training for women provided by such groups.
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The Quantock Hills are protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and cared for by a partnership of organisations.
For those who view Williams as the victim, remember part of the beauty of America is that the government has not censored him.
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For all her beauty and counter-cultural clout, Sedgwick emerges as a pitiable case.
It would be unfair to say, as Paul Krugman famously said of this school, that they "mistook beauty for truth".
For a time, department stores insisted that their large beauty suppliers, such as Estee Lauder, do not sell their brands in Sephora.
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This perspective Youth and Beauty, as discussed in the two points above, helps AIESEC make opportunities for making a difference in the lives of people, one at a time.
For instance, it might be a story about a belief, as with Dove and Real Beauty.
The beauty and the diversity of the countryside is a major economic as well as environmental asset for the nation and should be treasured, better protected and restored.
Each book entailed moving to Europe for several months (along with our kids for the second two titles), finding new lodgings every couple of weeks as we explored the regions, and putting together 40-odd walks that met our criteria for scenic beauty and gastronomic reward.
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Mongolians share the sincere affection for the natural beauty of the Eastern Steppe that you express, and precisely for that reason it has been designated as a special protected area.
Key to meeting these ambitious targets is the successful promotion of Iceland's pristine natural beauty -- its rural hinterland is famed for its spectacular volcanoes and natural hot springs -- as well as its potential as a business and aviation hub.
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