"We must watch over our modesty in the presence of those who cannot understand its grounds."

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"We must watch over our modesty in the presence of those who cannot understand its grounds."

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"Dressing appropriately in one venue may be highly inappropriate in another. Yet every day we see a lack of modesty and taste, regardless of how uncomfortable it makes others feel."

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