This document contains a collection of quotes related to living simply and avoiding being controlled by materialism and luxury. Some of the key quotes discuss how luxury and comforts are hindrances to bettering humanity, and encourage simplicity, wanting little, and living freely. The quotes advocate an appreciation for nature, books, and independent thought.
4. âWe do not ride on the railroad; it rides upon
usâ
5. âWe do not ride on the railroad; it rides upon
usâ
6. Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called
comforts of life, are not only not indispensable,
but positive hinderances to the elevation of
mankind
7. âMost of the luxuries, and many of the so-
called comforts of life, are not only not
indispensable, but positive hinderances to the
elevation of mankindâ
20. âBooks are the treasured wealth of the world
and the fit inheritance of generations and
nationsâ
21. âBooks are the treasured wealth of the world
and the fit inheritance of generations and
nationsâ
22. âSay what you have to say, not what you ought.
Any truth is better than make-believe.â
23. âSay what you have to say, not what you ought.
Any truth is better than make-believe.â
24. âIf a man does not keep pace with his
companions, perhaps it is because he hears a
different drummer.
25. âIf a man does not keep pace with his
companions, perhaps it is because he hears a
different drummer.
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