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When a woman removes her garment, she also removes the respect that is hers
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"When a woman removes her garment, she also removes the respect that is hers"

- Herodotus

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This quote by Herodotus is a tip of the significance of modesty and regard for ladies. It suggests that when a woman removes her clothing, she is likewise eliminating the respect that is because of her. This indicates that a lady's clothing is a sign of her respectability and that by eliminating it, she is lessening her own worth. The quote likewise suggests that a woman must be appreciated regardless of her clothing, and that her clothes needs to not be utilized to evaluate her character. It is a reminder that a lady need to be appreciated for her character and not her clothing. This quote is a tip that women ought to be respected and valued for who they are, not what they use. It is a tip that modesty and regard must be the foundation of any relationship between a male and a lady.

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Herodotus This quote is written / told by Herodotus between 484 BC and 425 BC. He was a famous Historian from Greece. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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