Completely opposite ends of the spectrum

I'm signed up for one of those cheesy Quotes of the Day things, and today this quote appeared:

Henry David Thoreau
"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."

And at first I went "heh". And then I thought about it for a moment. Taking the words just at face value, I realized how I live at completely the opposite end of the spectrum as Mr. Thoreau. Not only do I not "beware of all enterprises that require new clothes", I make new clothes a part of *every* enterprise in my life - big or small. I often make a point of buying something new for a new occasion or outing; getting new trip-specific gear; heck, I was even at a cheesy accessory store and found the perfect jingle bell headband for a night of Christmas carolling that is being planned for December, and will be returning to purchase it as soon as I decide if I want that one or the one that looks like green and red and silver pompoms protruding from the headband.

Instead of being cautious about something that requires new clothes, I buy new clothes for almost everything, to prepare myself for jumping into it. I wonder what Mr. Thoreau would think of that.