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War destroys men, but luxury destroys mankind; at once corrupts the body and the mind.
War destroys men, but luxury destroys mankind; at once corrupts the body and the mind.
There is a point in portraying surface vulgarity where tragedy and comedy are very close.
There is a point in portraying surface vulgarity where tragedy and comedy are very close.
Luxury may possibly contribute to give bread to the poor; but if there were no luxury, there would be no read more
Luxury may possibly contribute to give bread to the poor; but if there were no luxury, there would be no poor.
Vulgarity is more obvious in satin than in homespun.
Vulgarity is more obvious in satin than in homespun.
Vulgarity is the rich man's modest contribution to democracy.
Vulgarity is the rich man's modest contribution to democracy.
Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.
Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.
Vulgarity is simply the conduct of other people.
Vulgarity is simply the conduct of other people.
Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its
necessities.
Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its
necessities.
Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt:
It's like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt.
Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt:
It's like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt.
