Extravagance Quote by Harry Crosby
““Please sell $10,000 worth of stock — we have decided to lead a mad and extravagant life.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Private correspondence, 1929, null
Advocating reckless spending to escape reality and embrace extravagance.
In simple terms: Spend wildly to feel alive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace excess, ignore limits.
Themes
excess
recklessness
escape
materialism
Mood
defiant
ironic
Type
cautionary
provocative
When to use this quote
- wealthy circles
- celebrity culture
- personal crises
- financial bubbles
Key Concepts
hedonism
self‑destruction
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to seek excess?
- Is extravagance a true solution?
A Different Perspective
Such spending can lead to ruin and emptiness.
