Sleek Quotes

“Jesus was a penniless teacher who wandered about the dusty sun-bit country of Judea, living upon casual gifts of food; yet he is always represented clean, combed, and sleek, in spotless raiment, erect, and with something motionless about him as though he was gliding through the air. This alone has made him unreal and incredible to many people who cannot distinguish the core of the story from the ornamental and unwise additions of the unintelligently devout.”
― H.G. Wells, The Outline of History, Vol. 1

“At last she pulled out her Levi's low riders, a thick leather belt, and a new butterfly halter. She had planned to wear the bib halter over a slinky long-sleeve tee, because it was so revealing with its bare back and midriff, but now she shrugged and held it up against her. Why not flaunt it? She was in a partying mood.
She slipped into he jeans and belt, then struggled with the ties on the halter, finally turning to the mirror. Excitement ran through her. She loved the thick leather draped over her hip sand the iridescent blue butterfly wings across her chest. Her hair fell across her shoulders with a luxurious feel. She fluffed the curls, her eyes scintillating with an unfamiliar spark.”
― Lynne Ewing, Possession