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Extravagance is the luxury of the poor; penury is the luxury of the rich
Extravagance is the luxury of the poor; penury is the luxury of the rich
That is suitable to a man, in point of ornamental expense, not which he can afford to have, but which read more
That is suitable to a man, in point of ornamental expense, not which he can afford to have, but which he can afford to lose.
He who buys what he needs not, sells what he needs.
He who buys what he needs not, sells what he needs.
All decent people live beyond their incomes nowadays, and those who aren't respectable live beyond other people's. A few gifted read more
All decent people live beyond their incomes nowadays, and those who aren't respectable live beyond other people's. A few gifted individuals manage to do both.
I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one million dollars there, it's so petty.
I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one million dollars there, it's so petty.
An extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife.
An extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife.
An extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.
An extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.
My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends read more
My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends -- it gives a lovely light!
‘Nouveau riche’ is better than ‘no riche.’
‘Nouveau riche’ is better than ‘no riche.’