Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
Edward AbbeyRead
I wouldn't trade a good horse for the best Rolls-Royce ever made -- unless I could trade the Rolls for two good horses.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Valuing practical and reliable things over luxury and status.
This quote by Edward Abbey emphasizes the importance of practicality and value in our possessions. It suggests that something functional and dependable, like a good horse, is worth more than the highest luxury item, such as a Rolls-Royce, especially when it can be exchanged for something more useful.
Themes
ValuePracticalityLuxuryHorsesPossessions
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a conversation about valuing experiences over material possessions.
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