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Be careless in your dress if you must, but keep a tidy soul.
Be careless in your dress if you must, but keep a tidy soul.
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.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
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.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
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.
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.
