Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside Out | Personal Growth | Influence | The Power of Happiness
Sep 12, 2026 · 14 min · 6 segments
Step in, listen and ruminate over a few more uplifting thoughts from my Favorite Happiness Quotes book.
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And I'm thinking, okay, what was it about her that I didn't know about her background? Well, I'll read the quote to you and we'll learn a little bit about her.
Well, top cosmetic companies like L'Oreal, Lancome, and even top makeup retailers like Ulta would likely take umbrage at Lady Blessington's quote.
These companies bank on the business of beauty, a beauty that's tied to facial cover-ups and often pricey embellishment.
But Lady Blessington, an 18th century woman from Ireland who found fortune and fame as the wife of a wealthy aristocrat, believed otherwise.
During her prime, she enjoyed the pinnacle of societal celebrity in Europe, and apparently she was considered one of the most beautiful women of her day.
So, it's surprising to learn that a woman known for her appearance believed that beauty came from within.
But she also carried certain... personal attributes like writing novels, contributing to annuals, and hosting some of Europe's most engaging salons of her day.
No one can be sure if Lady Blessington learned the secret to true beauty through personal trials or just naturally carried her knowing from a wise and gifted soul.
Either way, the woman known for her beauty credited happiness as her greatest cosmetic.
The next time you're prepping in the mirror, considering your next cosmetic purchase, or even contemplating a bit of Botox, remember this simple adage, there's no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.
You might find more compliments coming your way with or without the latest cosmetics.
And I'm thinking, okay, what was it about her that I didn't know about her background? Well, I'll read the quote to you and we'll learn a little bit about her.
Well, top cosmetic companies like L'Oreal, Lancome, and even top makeup retailers like Ulta would likely take umbrage at Lady Blessington's quote.
These companies bank on the business of beauty, a beauty that's tied to facial cover-ups and often pricey embellishment.
But Lady Blessington, an 18th century woman from Ireland who found fortune and fame as the wife of a wealthy aristocrat, believed otherwise.
During her prime, she enjoyed the pinnacle of societal celebrity in Europe, and apparently she was considered one of the most beautiful women of her day.
So, it's surprising to learn that a woman known for her appearance believed that beauty came from within.
But she also carried certain... personal attributes like writing novels, contributing to annuals, and hosting some of Europe's most engaging salons of her day.
No one can be sure if Lady Blessington learned the secret to true beauty through personal trials or just naturally carried her knowing from a wise and gifted soul.
Either way, the woman known for her beauty credited happiness as her greatest cosmetic.
The next time you're prepping in the mirror, considering your next cosmetic purchase, or even contemplating a bit of Botox, remember this simple adage, there's no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.
You might find more compliments coming your way with or without the latest cosmetics.
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