It estimates objects by their expensiveness rather than by their beauty; it aims to awaken in ourselves pride rather than pleasure; and to arouse in others astonishment rather than admiration.
"Practical Ethics"
William DeWitt Hyde
For practical purposes, any trifling food value it may have is more than offset by its later poisonous and disturbing effects and, secondly, by its enormous expensiveness.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson
In the early days of its use, sugar, on account of its expensiveness, was looked upon solely as a luxury, and used sparingly-either as a flavoring for less attractive foods, or as a special treat; and like most new foods, it was declared to be unwholesome and dangerous.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson