“He is ill clothed that is bare of virtue”
— Benjamin Franklin
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Having good qualities, like kindness and honesty, is more important than wearing nice clothes. Imagine a person who always wears fashionable and expensive outfits but often lies or treats others poorly. Even though they look good on the outside, their bad behavior makes them seem less appealing to others. In contrast, someone dressed in simple, plain clothes but who is always kind, truthful, and helps others will be admired and respected. People value good character more than appearance. So, it's important to focus on being a good person rather than just trying to look good.
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