You ain't worth a greased lack pin to ram you into hell. Ch.6, p.101
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You are worthless if you are pushed into hell without value.
- In plain terms
- You have no worth if you end up in hell for no reason.
- What can you take from it?
- Live with value to avoid being discarded.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives your life value?
- How do you measure worth?
Another view
It uses religious imagery that may not fit secular views.
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