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“Those things please more, which are more expensive.” quote by Juvenal
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“Those things please more, which are more expensive.”

Juvenal

About This Quote

People desire more of what costs more, indicating status-driven consumption.

In simple terms: Expensive things are more appealing.

Key Takeaway

Question status symbols in consumption.

Themes

consumerism status desire

Mood

observational critical

Type

sociological psychological

When to use this quote

  • advertising
  • luxury markets
  • personal budgeting

Key Concepts

psychology social signaling economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives preference for costly items?
  • Can value be separated from price?
A Different Perspective

May ignore functional value over price.

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