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Imelda Marcos

Never dress down for the poor. They won't respect you for it. They want their First Lady to look like a million dollars.

Imelda Marcos

Respect

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Imelda Marcos is saying that if you want to earn respect from poor people, you should present yourself with elegance and confidence rather than dressing in a simple or casual way. She believes that the poor admire and expect their leader or representative to appear wealthy and impressive, symbolizing success and hope.

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