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With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches; which, in their eye is never so complete as when they appear to possess those decisive marks of opulence which nobody can possess but themselves. — Adam Smith · 1776Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure. — Thorstein Veblen · 1899The chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches. — Adam Smith · 1776Status games2 quotes
With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches; which, in their eye is never so complete as when they appear to possess those decisive marks of opulence which nobody can possess but themselves. — Adam Smith · 1776The chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches. — Adam Smith · 1776Consumerism1 quote
Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure. — Thorstein Veblen · 1899Reputation1 quote
Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure. — Thorstein Veblen · 1899The rich1 quote
With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches; which, in their eye is never so complete as when they appear to possess those decisive marks of opulence which nobody can possess but themselves. — Adam Smith · 1776Wealth1 quote
The chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches. — Adam Smith · 1776