She may safely wear elegant garments, who in character and bearing is elegant without their aid. If honour be your clothing, the suit will last a life-time, but if clothing be your honour, it will soon be worn thread-bare.
William Arnot (1808-1875) Scottish minister and theological writer
Laws from Heaven for Life on Earth: Illustrations of the Book of Proverbs, ch. 49 (1858)
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Commentary on Proverbs 31:25: "Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come." [KJV]
