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SocratesContentment is natural wealth; luxury, artificial poverty.

—  Socrates, 469-399 BC, Ancient Geek Philosopher

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Winston ChurchillMy tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best.

—  Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, British Prime Minister, Nobel 1953

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Wilson MiznerHollywood is a sewer with service from the Ritz Carlton.

—  Wilson Mizner, 1876-1913, American playwright

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Karl MarxLuxury is the opposite of the naturally necessary.

—  Karl Marx, 1818-1883, German philosopher

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Dr. Thomas FullerLavishness is not generosity.

—  Dr. Thomas Fuller, 1654-1734,  English physician and adage collector

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Oscar WildeGive me the luxuries and I can dispense with the necessities.

—  Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900, Irish writer

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Henry David ThoreauMost 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.

—  Henry David Thoreau, 1817-1862, American writer

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Humphrey BogartA hot dog at the game beats roast beef at the Ritz.

—  Humphrey Bogart, 1899-1957, American actor

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Dorothy ParkerTake care of the luxuries and the necessities will take care of themselves.

—  Dorothy Parker, 1893-1967, American writer, poet, satirist, critic

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Somerset MaughamIt's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.

—  Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965, British writer

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Doug LarsonWhat some people mistake for the high cost of living is really the cost of living high.

—  Doug Larson, 1926-2017, American columnist

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George EliotOne must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

—  George Eliot, 1819-1880, English writer

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Pierre de CoubertinIn no way can sport be considered a luxury object.

—  Pierre de Coubertin, 1863-1937, French, father of the Olympic Games

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EpicurusLuxurious food and drinks, in no way protect you from harm. Wealth beyond what is natural, is no more use than an overflowing container. Real value is not generated by theaters, and baths, perfumes or ointments, but by philosophy.

—  Epicurus, 341-270 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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Cesare PaveseEvery luxury must be paid for, and everything is a luxury, starting with being in this world.

—  Cesare Pavese, 1908-1950, Italian writer

Joseph JoubertAll luxury corrupts either the morals or the taste.

—  Joseph Joubert, 1754-1824, French author of maxims

Coco ChanelSome people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity.

—  Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, French fashion designer

Théophile GautierI am one of those for whom superfluity is a necessity.

—  Théophile Gautier, 1811-1872, French poet & writer

Henry de MontherlantMelancholy is the little luxury of poor souls.

—  Henry de Montherlant, 1895-1972, French writer

D. H. LawrenceA woman unsatisfied must have luxuries. But a woman who loves a man would sleep on a board.

—  D. H. Lawrence, 1885-1930, British writer

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Marlen DietrichGlamour is what I sell, it's my stock in trade.

—  Marlen Dietrich, 1901-1992, German-American actress

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Ancient Greek

Ancient Greek phraseSailing to Corinth is not for everyone.

Ου παντός πλειν ες Κόρινθον.

—  Ancient Greek phrase

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Because I’m worth it.

Parce que je le vaux bien.

—  Slogan of L’Oreal

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