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    The difference between a man of sense and a fop is that the fop values himself upon his dress; and the man of sense laughs at it, at the same time he knows he must not neglect it.

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Everything is not gold that one sees shining.
[Fr., Que tout n'est pas or c'on voit luire.]

Everything is not gold that one sees shining.
[Fr., Que tout n'est pas or c'on voit luire.]

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The habit does not make the monk.
[Lat., Cucullus (or Cuculla) non facit monachum.]

The habit does not make the monk.
[Lat., Cucullus (or Cuculla) non facit monachum.]

by John Dryden Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances

It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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Young people everywhere have been allowed to choose between love and a garbage disposal unit. Everywhere they have chosen the read more

Young people everywhere have been allowed to choose between love and a garbage disposal unit. Everywhere they have chosen the garbage disposal unit.

by Guy Debord Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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The people recognize themselves in their commodities; they find their soul in their automobile, hi-fi set, split-level home, kitchen equipment.

The people recognize themselves in their commodities; they find their soul in their automobile, hi-fi set, split-level home, kitchen equipment.

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Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you and I were going to read more

Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you and I were going to be hanged.

by Oliver Cromwell Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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Appearances are a glimpse of the unseen.

Appearances are a glimpse of the unseen.

by Aeschylus Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.

Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.

by Euripides Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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Fashion, which elevates the bad to the level of the good, subsqequently turns its back on bad and good alike. read more

Fashion, which elevates the bad to the level of the good, subsqequently turns its back on bad and good alike. - "Introduction to Naked Masks by Luigi Pirandello", 1952.

by Eric Bently Found in: Appearance Quotes,
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