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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
Blesses his stars, and thinks it luxury.
Blesses his stars, and thinks it luxury.
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.
Luxury ruins republics; poverty, monarchies.
Luxury ruins republics; poverty, monarchies.
Luxury is the first, second and third cause of the ruin of republics. It is the vampire which soothes us read more
Luxury is the first, second and third cause of the ruin of republics. It is the vampire which soothes us into a fatal slumber while it sucks the lifeblood of our veins.
Like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt.
Like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt.
O Luxury! thou curst by Heaven's decree.
O Luxury! thou curst by Heaven's decree.
I always thought I should be treated like a star.
I always thought I should be treated like a star.
Morality is a private and costly luxury
Morality is a private and costly luxury
