Here's what Zhang Chao 張潮 (1650-?), a notable writer/poet from the Qing Dynasty says about the finer things in life in the popular essay collection Yumengying of his 《幽梦影》:
"It is against the will of God to eat delicate food hastily, to pass gorgeous scenery hurriedly, to express deep sentiments superficially, to pass a beautiful day steeped in food and drinks, and to enjoy your wealth sunk in luxuries." ~ tran. Lin Yutang
美味以大嚼盡之，奇境以粗游了之，
深情以淺語傳之，良辰以酒食度之,
富貴以驕奢處之，俱失造化本怀。
