Quote by Bertrand Russell

All the time that he can spare from the adornment of his person, he devotes to the neglect of his duties.

All the time that he can spare from the adornment of his per

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual being described tends to prioritize self-appearance over fulfilling their responsibilities. Instead of focusing on important tasks, they dedicate a significant amount of their time to improving their physical appearance. Consequently, they disregard and neglect their duties and obligations.

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