Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of l... - Henry David Thoreau

This quote is attributed to 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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