The body is the shell of the soul, and dress the husk of that shell; but the husk often tells read more

The body is the shell of the soul, and dress the husk of that shell; but the husk often tells what the kernel is.

The well-dressed man is he whose clothes you never notice.

The well-dressed man is he whose clothes you never notice.

Many a one, for the sake of finery on the back, has gone with a hungry belly, and half-starved their read more

Many a one, for the sake of finery on the back, has gone with a hungry belly, and half-starved their families. "Silks and satins, scarlets and velvets, put out the kitchen fire," as Poor Richard says.

Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men, any more than fine feathers make fine birds. A plain, genteel read more

Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men, any more than fine feathers make fine birds. A plain, genteel dress is more admired, obtains more credit in the eyes of the judicious and sensible.

I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a wearer of new clothes.

I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a wearer of new clothes.

The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.

The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.

I'm a Hollywood writer, so I put on my sports jacket and take off my brain.

I'm a Hollywood writer, so I put on my sports jacket and take off my brain.

Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.

Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.

Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.

Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.