Women have a favorite room, men a favorite chair. - Bernard Williams

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When our souls shall leave this dwelling, the glory of one fair and virtuous action is above all the 'scutcheons on our tomb, or silken banners over us.

Bernard Williams

Women have a favorite room, men a favorite chair.

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An extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.

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I like the word "indolence. " It makes my laziness seem classy.

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