Quote by Thomas Dekker

Long hair will make thee look dreafully to thine enemies, and manly to thyfriends: it is, in peace, an ornament; in war, a strong helmet; it...deadens the leaden thump of a bullet: in winter, it is a warm nightcap; in summer,a cooling fan of feathers.

Long hair will make thee look dreafully to thine enemies, an

Summary

This quote emphasizes the versatility and benefits of long hair. It suggests that long hair serves various purposes, such as intimidating enemies and appearing attractive to friends. In peaceful times, it is considered an adornment, while in times of war, it provides protection akin to a strong helmet, potentially even reducing the impact of a bullet. Furthermore, long hair offers practical uses like keeping warm in winter and providing a cooling effect during summer, akin to a nightcap or a fan of feathers.

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By Thomas Dekker

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