Clothes

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If a woman were about to proceed to her execution, she would demand a little time to perfect her toilet
In the matter of dress one should always keep below one's ability
It is an interesting question how far men would retain their relative rank if they were divested of their clothes
Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society
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