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Clothes don't make the man, but clothes have got many a man a good job.
Clothes don't make the man, but clothes have got many a man a good job.
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.
Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.
Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.
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.
Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.
Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.
Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.
Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
