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It isn't a shame to wear old or patched clothes, but it's a shame to wear torn out, dirty clothes.
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The quote distinguishes between clothes being old and being neglected. Patched clothing can still be respectable because it is cared for and kept usable. Torn-out, dirty clothing is presented differently: the problem is its visibly poor condition, not its age. The broader point is that cleanliness and care matter more than wearing something new.
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- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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- Official Statement
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