“Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities” – Aldous Huxley
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"Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities" – Aldous Huxley
"Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities" – Aldous Huxley
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