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We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.
We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.
A wisp of gossamer, about the size and substance of a spider's web.
A wisp of gossamer, about the size and substance of a spider's web.
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
Only great minds can afford a simple style.
And as the French we conquer'd once,
Now give us laws for pantaloons,
The length of breeches read more
And as the French we conquer'd once,
Now give us laws for pantaloons,
The length of breeches and the gathers
Port-cannons, periwigs, and feathers.
Fashions fade, style is eternal.
Fashions fade, style is eternal.
Fashion--a word which knaves and fools may use,
Their knavery and folly to excuse.
Fashion--a word which knaves and fools may use,
Their knavery and folly to excuse.
He is only fanastical that is not in fashion.
He is only fanastical that is not in fashion.
Custom will reconcile people to any atrocity; and fashion will
drive them to acquire any custom.
Custom will reconcile people to any atrocity; and fashion will
drive them to acquire any custom.
