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From Essays in Idleness, by Kenko (c. 1283-1352)

I think it a pity to hear a man say that things do not look their best
at night.  Indeed it is only at night that brilliance and colour are
pleasing.  By day let your appearance be simple and sober, but at
night it is well to wear bright and gay garments.  Good-looking people
look even better at night by lamplight; and it is pleasant to hear the
voices of people talking guardedly in the dark.  Perfumes and music,
too, are most pleasing at night-time.
		-- #191

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