It beareth the name of Vanity Fair, because the town where it is kept is "lighter than vanity."

The common practice of keeping up appearances with society is a mere selfish struggle of the vain with the vain.

How many saucy airs we meet, From Temple Bar to Aldgate street!

Sooth'd with the sound, the king grew vain: Fought all his battles o'er again; And thrice he routed all his foes, and thrice he slew the slain.

Maud Muller looked and sighed: :Ah me! That I the Judge's bride might be! He would dress me up in silks so fine, And praise and toast me at his wine."

On the Day of Judgment , life and death are not determined by the world but by God's wisdom and law