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Quote by Alexander Pushkin
Take care of your coat while it is new, and of your honour while it is young.
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The quote compares a new coat with young honour. A coat is easiest to keep in good condition before it becomes worn, and honour is easiest to protect before it is damaged. The advice is to take care of your reputation early, while good conduct and respect are still being established.
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