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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.
If honor be your clothing, the suit will last a lifetime; but if clothing be your honor, it will soon read more
If honor be your clothing, the suit will last a lifetime; but if clothing be your honor, it will soon be worn threadbare.
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.
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.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
The well-dressed man is he whose clothes you never notice.
The well-dressed man is he whose clothes you never notice.
If a woman rebels against high-heeled shoes, she should take care to do it in a very smart hat.
If a woman rebels against high-heeled shoes, she should take care to do it in a very smart hat.
Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.
Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.
