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Extravagance Quotes

Luxury, indulgence, and knowing where to splurge

These quotes explore extravagance in personal and historical terms, from designer shoes and fashion splurges to a duke once accused of excessive spending centuries ago. Some connect indulgence to broader business success.

Some footballers seem to get carried away with money, but my only extravagance is the #50,000 Jaguar I bought after winning the world championship.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

It's tough working as a single parent, but I'm lucky enough to have chunks of time when I'm at home and a huge circle of friends and family, although my biggest extravagance is child care.

Quotes by Tamzin Outhwaite

In 1559, Duke Frederick III was summoned before the Emperor Ferdinand I at Breslau to answer the accusations of extravagance and oppression brought against him by the Silesian Estates and was deposed, imprisoned, and his son Henry XI given the...

Quotes by Sabine Baring-Gould

I spend an extraordinary amount of time in my car, so I can justify the expense. That's the only extravagance in my life - it's my car.

Quotes by Rachel Nichols

Against Quotes

My Christian Louboutins are also one of the secrets to my not-for-profit success. Here's why - and it's something that everyone who manages employees, whether in a for-profit business or a not-for-profit, should keep in mind: A little extravagance goes...

Quotes by Nancy Lublin

I would never want to model as my career, but fashion is my hobby. When you love what you're wearing, you feel good. I also love the extravagance of John Galliano for a big occasion. But I'm very bad with...

Quotes by Maria Valverde

I like to be very simple in my lifestyle. My only extravagance is... I buy lots of toys and meats for my dog.

Quotes by Hong Chau

My only extravagance in life is my sailboat. I'm bonkers about that, but other than that, I don't spend money on myself.

Quotes by Frank Gehry

An extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.

Quotes by Bernard Williams

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of extravagance do these quotes describe?
They range from fashion splurges on designer shoes to historical accusations of excessive spending by a duke.
Is family life connected to extravagance here?
Yes, one quote calls spending on child care its own kind of extravagance, given a busy single-parent schedule.
Does history factor into this collection?
Yes, one quote references a sixteenth-century duke summoned to answer for accusations of extravagance and oppression.
Is fashion a common theme in these quotes?
Yes, several quotes reference designer clothing and shoes as personal indulgences tied to feeling good.
What other quotes relate to luxury and priorities?
See our Business Quotes collection for more sayings about success, spending, and priorities.

Others frame extravagance around family priorities, like choosing child care as a meaningful splurge despite a busy schedule. Each quote treats indulgence with a thoughtful care for what truly matters.