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The accouterments of life were so rich and varied, so elaborated, that almost no place at all was left for life itself. each and every accessory was so costly and beautiful that it had an existence above and beyond the purpose it was meant to serve – confusing the observer and absorbing attention.
-Thomas Mann
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The Accouterments Of Life Were So Rich

Thomas Mann
The accouterments of life were so rich and varied, so elaborated, that almost no place at all was left for life itself. each and every accessory was so costly and beautiful that it had an existence above and beyond the purpose it was meant to serve – confusing the observer and absorbing attention.
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