Reb Zalman Poizner was quite wealthy and yet he dressed as a peasant, like a simply farmer while wearing a handmade expensive hat.
A friend asked Zalman why he chose to dress that way when he could afford finer clothes.
He answered; to most people the body is the most important element. They feel they gain respect by others when they look at what they are wearing while leaving their head uncovered. I, however, believe that the head is the most important part of the body so while my clothes are ordinary I will always wear and elegant hat.”
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