He loved possessions, not masses of them, but a select few that he did…

Patricia Highsmith
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He loved possessions, not masses of them, but a select few that he did not part with.They gave a man self-respect. Not ostentation but quality, and the love that cherished the quality. Possessions reminded him that he existed, and made him enjoy his existence. It was as simple as that. And wasn' t that worth something? He existed. ✨ The Talented Mr. Ripley.
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