The vanity of loving fine clothes and new fashion, and placing value on ourselves by them is one of the most childish pieces of folly. (Matthew Hale)

The vanity of loving fine clothes and new fashion, and placing value on ourselves by them is one of the most childish pieces of folly.

Matthew Hale

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