Luxury Quote by Dodie Smith
““And what I thought most about was luxury. I had never realised before that it is more than just having things; it makes the very air feel different. And I felt different, breathing the air: relaxed, lazy, still sad but with the edge taken off the sadness. Perhaps the effect wears off in time, or perhaps you don't notice it if you are born to it, but it does seem to me that the climate of richness must always be a little dulling to the senses. Perhaps it takes the edge off joy as well as off sorrow.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: I Capture the Castle, 1948
Luxury can dull the senses, making both joy and sorrow less intense, creating a relaxed but muted emotional state.
In simple terms: Luxury can numb feelings.
Key Takeaway
Beware of excess dulling emotions.
Themes
luxury
emotion
perception
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- high-end living
- personal reflection
- emotional awareness
Key Concepts
sensory overload
psychology of wealth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wealth affect your emotions?
- Can luxury be balanced with vitality?
A Different Perspective
Luxury may also bring positive experiences.
