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Money, wealth, and security in traditional and modern societies – David Maybury-Lewis
Recently I stayed with some friends in the San Francisco area. I brought a small gift, and wrote them a thank-you note afterward, but those gestures don’t begin to repay them for their kindness and hospitality, which I reeaalllllly appreciated. … Continue reading
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De Tocqueville: A middle-class passion for comfort
Are middle-class people obsessed with comfort? Below are observations from Alexis de Tocqueville, a young aristocrat who visited the U.S. in the 1830s. He said: In America… carefully to satisfy even the least wants of the body, and to provide … Continue reading
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