Quotes & Sayings About Body Adornment

And she came to the monk wearing cosmetics, much gold jewelry, and an elaborate silk dress. The monk admonished her gently; 'By supposing your body to require [all this],' he said,'you condemn the Creator for deficiency.' It is a remark that might be interpreted as misogyny, but in the context of the story
the monk pleads that he is only a man with the same nature as hers, and has no special access to God
it is clear that the monk believes the woman to be made in the image of God, good as she is, without unnecessary adornment. — Kathleen Norris

The adornment of the body is a human need. I don't see anything superficial about it unless your life becomes very materialistic. — David LaChapelle

The man had added to his body in a way that was brave and timeless and beyond adornment. — Sarah Hall