Cesare PaveseEvery luxury must be paid for, and everything is a luxury, starting with being in this world.
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The “luxury” of the world is very different from the luxury of a court or a palace. The luxury of a court or a palace is always paid for from the wealth of another. The luxury of this world comes from your own wealth. Every luxury must be paid for, and everything is a luxury, including being in this world.
The best thing about the world is that you don't have to pay for anything to be here. You can enjoy nature, nature's bounty, and all the good things that come from it without any cost to yourself. Even if the world were to disappear tomorrow, you would still have what you have been given access to as long as you live.
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