Utility is the great idol of the age, to which all powers must do service and all talents swear allegiance.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Society prioritizes usefulness over other values like beauty or truth.
- In plain terms
- Utility is the most prized value today.
- What can you take from it?
- Practical value dominates culture and talent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What values matter most?
- Is utility enough?
Another view
Utility is essential for survival and progress.
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