"He greatly valued his possessions, chiefly because they were his, and derived genuine pleasure from contemplating a painting, a statuette, a rare lace curtain - no matter what - after he had bought it and placed it among his household gods."

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Source: Kate Chopin (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Kate Chopin (Illustrated)”, p.222, Delphi Classics

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Kate Chopin was an American author known for her pioneering works on women's independence, particularly in 'The Awakening'.

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