To dress well is a duty one owes to society.

The man who neglects his own appearance not only degrades himself to the level of his inferiors, but puts an affront upon his friends and acquaintances." "I trust, sir," I said in some confusion, "that I shall never incur the last reproach again." "I hope not, Basil," replied my father, with a smile.

"I hope not.

Keep your conscience clean and your boots blacked, and I have no fear of you.
You are no hero, my boy, but it depends upon yourself whether you become a man of honor or a scamp; a gentleman or a clown.

You have, I see, registered a good resolution to-day.