士为知己者死，女为悦己者容 shìwèizhījǐzhěsǐnǚwèiyuèjǐzhěróng gentlemen die for soulmates, women adorn for sweethearts
a scholar will die for a friend who understands him, and a woman will make herself beautiful for the one who loves her; an ancient proverb about loyalty and devotion to those who truly appreciate one's worth
