Henry David Thoreau: Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrance

Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only n — Henry David Thoreau

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.

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