A commodity appears at first sight an extremely obvious, trivial thing. But its analysis brings out that it is a very strange thing, abounding in metaphysical subtleties and theological niceties. – Karl Marx
The Laws of Clothing Shopping: If you like it, they dont have it in your size. If you like it and it fits, you cant afford it. If you like it, it fits and you can afford it, it falls apart the first time you wear it. If the shoe fits, its ugly. – Proverb
Be at the pains of putting down every single item of expenditure whatsoever every day which could possibly be twisted into a professional expense and remember to lump in all the doubtfuls. – Hilaire Belloc
