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.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt.

Like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt.

Sofas 'twas half a sin to sit upon,
So costly were they; carpets, every stitch
Of workmanship read more

Sofas 'twas half a sin to sit upon,
So costly were they; carpets, every stitch
Of workmanship so rare, they make you wish
You could glide o'er them like a golden fish.

It is impossible to overdo luxury

It is impossible to overdo 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 ruins republics; poverty, monarchies.

Luxury ruins republics; poverty, monarchies.

I always thought I should be treated like a star.

I always thought I should be treated like a star.

It was luxuries like air conditioning that brought down the Roman Empire. With air conditioning their windows were shut, they read more

It was luxuries like air conditioning that brought down the Roman Empire. With air conditioning their windows were shut, they couldn't hear the barbarians coming.