Quote by Julie Burchill

What sort of sap doesn't know by now that picture-perfect beauty is all done with smoke and mirrors anyway?

What sort of sap doesn't know by now that picture-perfect be

Summary

This quote suggests that the notion of "picture-perfect beauty" is often illusory and deceptive. It implies that anyone who fails to recognize this fact must be naÃ¯ve and unaware. The phrase "smoke and mirrors" refers to the use of tactics or illusions to create a false sense of beauty. In essence, the quote challenges the idea that beauty portrayed in pictures or media reflects reality, and highlights the importance of seeing beyond surface appearances.

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Beauty

By Julie Burchill

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