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Quotations on Usefulness 10 Quotes Found It is inevitable that those to whom is vouchsafed a long life of usefulness should outlive the friends of their youth. A person's worth is quite independent of their usefulness to society. The reason why I take my life is because I want to go to my wife and boy. My usefulness in this world is at an end. I can not be satisfied in any business and can not be without their companionship. The nature of an innovation is that it will arise at a fringe where it can afford to become prevalent enough to establish its usefulness without being overwhelmed by the inertia of the orthodox system. Indeed, I am sometimes inclined to doubt whether some men consider youth as rational and intelligent beings, with minds capable of expansion, and talents formed for usefulness. My trophy value exceeded my military usefulness. A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user. Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful. In such an environment, I was able to study things that could be of immediate usefulness to the world. That learning experience undoubtedly served me well when I eventually entered the work force. If all human lives depended upon their usefulness - as might be judged by certain standards - there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world. |
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