Quote by Samuel Johnson

Every state of society is as luxurious as it can be. Men always take the best they can get.

Every state of society is as luxurious as it can be. Men alw

Summary

This quote suggests that in any society, individuals will always strive for the highest level of luxury and comfort that they can attain. It implies that people naturally seek out the best available resources and opportunities to improve their quality of life. This observation implies that it is inherent in human nature to maximize personal benefits and preferences, regardless of the prevailing societal conditions or limitations.

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Men Society Luxury

By Samuel Johnson

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