As for plenty, we had not only for necessity, conveniency…
“As for plenty, we had not only for necessity, conveniency and decency, but for delight and pleasure to superfluity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She argues that abundance includes both necessity and pleasure, even excess.
In simple terms: Plenty covers need and delight.
Appreciate both utility and joy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- consumer culture
- luxury markets
- personal budgeting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does abundance become overindulgence?
- How to balance need and desire?
Excess can be wasteful.