Mirrors are ice which do not melt: what melts are those who admire themselves in them.
Speed kills colour... the gyroscope, when turning at full speed, shows up gray.
Boni de Castellane drawing his chins onto his chest; shiny boots, embroidered morning coat, white gloves with black piping, big tie, light vest, the overwashed, bleached impression - 'blanched' as cooks say of boiled vegetables. That was the opposite of a dandy whose stylishness would remain imperceptible to Americans. Boni's style was highly visible.
