Decency Quote by Margaret Cavendish
“As for plenty, we had not only for necessity, conveniency and decency, but for delight and pleasure to superfluity.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: 1668, The World's Olio
She argues that abundance includes both necessity and pleasure, even excess.
In simple terms: Plenty covers need and delight.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate both utility and joy.
Themes
abundance
necessity
pleasure
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
economic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- consumer culture
- luxury markets
- personal budgeting
Key Concepts
economics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When does abundance become overindulgence?
- How to balance need and desire?
A Different Perspective
Excess can be wasteful.
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