"Alluring objects for a moment"

"It is a classic myth, that beauty is a commodity to trade on par with power, riches and intellect. Mary Wollstonecraft writing in the late 1700’s cautioned that if “…strength and usefulness are sacrificed to beauty…like the flowers that are planted in too rich soil… the flaunting leaves, after having pleased a fastidious eye, fade, disregarded on the stalk…” If we use our feminine wiles, “…men will endeavor to sink us still lower, merely to render us alluring objects for a moment…” Women are often misled, “…intoxicated by the adoration which men, under the influence of their senses, pay {her}” yet she will never “become the friends of {these} fellow creatures” (Introduction, Vindication of the Rights of Women). Not to mention those without the characteristics of beauty defined by society are left out." 

"... Investing in sexiness doesn't result in any tangible benefit. "

***These are not my words.  I found this on a site called "Sexy OR Sexism." But for some reason I can't pull the page up again.  ***