With his new wealth,he not only paid for the wedding but also acquired a scarlet robe for himself.
He wrote that there was“no more coordination, no more unity, no more beauty” between his elegant robe and the rest of his stuff.
Diderot soon felt the urge to upgrade possessions.
He replaced his rug with one from Damascus. He decorated his home with expensive sculptures. He bought a mirror to place above the mantel, and a better kitchen table.
Like falling dominoes, one purchase led to the next.
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