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O Luxury! thou curst by Heaven's decree.
O Luxury! thou curst by Heaven's decree.
Luxury ruins republics; poverty, monarchies.
Luxury ruins republics; poverty, monarchies.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
The greatest luxury of riches is, that they enable you to escape so much good advice.
The greatest luxury of riches is, that they enable you to escape so much good advice.
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.
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.
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.
Poverty wants some things, Luxury many things, Avarice all things
Poverty wants some things, Luxury many things, Avarice all things
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.
