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In itself and in its consequences the life of leisure is beautiful and ennobling in all civilised mens eyes
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"In itself and in its consequences the life of leisure is beautiful and ennobling in all civilised men's eyes"

- Thorstein Veblen

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Thorstein Veblen between July 30, 1857 and August 3, 1929. He/she was a famous Economist from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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