“Love is like any other luxury. You have no right to it unless you can afford it.”
“Are you sure self-pity is a luxury you can afford, Jack?”
“Just like becoming an expert in wine–you learn by drinking it, the best you can afford–you learn about great food by finding the best there is, whether simply or luxurious. The you savor it, analyze it, and discuss it with your companions, and you compare it with other experiences.”
“Confusion is a luxury which only the very, very young can possibly afford and you are not that young anymore”
“You can't afford the luxury of a negative thought”
“I'm too poor to afford the luxury of hysteria right now.”