When you have worn out ...

When you have worn out yourshoes, the strength of the shoe leather has passed into the fiber ofyour body.  I measure your health by the number of shoes and hats andclothes you have worn out.
When you have worn out yourshoes, the strength of the shoe leather has passed into the fiber ofyour body. I measure your health by the number of shoes and hats andclothes you have worn out.

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