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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 outward show let's not be cheated;
An ass should like an ass be treated.
By outward show let's not be cheated;
An ass should like an ass be treated.
Every man knows his follies and often they are the most interesting thing he has got.
Every man knows his follies and often they are the most interesting thing he has got.
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.]
Great individuals are not only popular themselves, but they give popularity to whatever they touch.
Great individuals are not only popular themselves, but they give popularity to whatever they touch.
Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try read more
Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try to look like a Pekingese?
If people turn to look at you on the street, you are not well dressed.
If people turn to look at you on the street, you are not well dressed.
I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.
I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.
As large as life, and twice as natural.
As large as life, and twice as natural.