Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on… — Mark Twain | Printable Wall Art

“Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.”

Words by Mark Twain (1835-1910) — Novelist and humorist, author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

About this quote

This witty remark plays on the ancient proverb about attire defining a person's status. Twain uses classic deadpan humour to point out how much society relies on surface appearances. Without the visual cues of clothing, such as uniforms or tailored suits, an individual loses the symbols of authority and position that allow them to command respect or exert power over others.

Mark Twain penned this line for a collection of witty aphorisms around the turn of the twentieth century. It was later published in his posthumous collection, More Maxims of Mark, in 1927.

People often hang this print in a dressing room or hallway as a lighthearted touch near the wardrobe.

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