“To live well—to live within your means and to avoid the seduction of the material world. That is what I call prospering.”
― Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris
― Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris
“The Guide says there is an art to flying", said Ford, "or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
― Life, the Universe and Everything
― Life, the Universe and Everything
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
― Pride and Prejudice
― Pride and Prejudice
“This is not a race. The destination is not important. It is in the journey where all of the critical steps are taken. So enjoy this, my friend. Because life is meant to be celebrated. All of it.”
― At Home with Madame Chic: Becoming a Connoisseur of Daily Life
― At Home with Madame Chic: Becoming a Connoisseur of Daily Life
“Rejoice in every aspect of life—big or small. Let nothing pass you by. Appreciate everything—whether it is perceived as good or bad. You have the power to turn any experience into a pleasurable one. Challenge your preconceptions and luxuriate in the simple things of life.”
― Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris
― Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris
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