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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.
All decent people live beyond their incomes; those who aren't respectable live beyond other people's; a few gifted individuals manage read more
All decent people live beyond their incomes; those who aren't respectable live beyond other people's; a few gifted individuals manage to do both.
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!
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.
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.
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
He who buys what he needs not, sells what he needs.
He who buys what he needs not, sells what he needs.
‘Nouveau riche’ is better than ‘no riche.’
‘Nouveau riche’ is better than ‘no riche.’
