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Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances read more
Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
Luxury ruins republics; poverty, monarchies.
Luxury ruins republics; poverty, monarchies.
Possessions, outward success, publicity, luxury--to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of read more
Possessions, outward success, publicity, luxury--to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for every one, best for both the body and the mind.
The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.
The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.
Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its necessaries.
Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its necessaries.
Luxury is an enticing pleasure, a bastard mirth, which hath honey
in her mouth, gall in her heart, and read more
Luxury is an enticing pleasure, a bastard mirth, which hath honey
in her mouth, gall in her heart, and a sting in her tail.
What think you, if he were conveyed to bed,
Wrapped in sweet clothes, rings put upon his fingers,
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What think you, if he were conveyed to bed,
Wrapped in sweet clothes, rings put upon his fingers,
A most delicious banquet by his bed,
And brave attendants near him when he wakes,
Would not the beggar then forget himself?
It is impossible to overdo luxury
It is impossible to overdo luxury
