Useful and useless must, like good and evil, generally go on together; and man must make his choice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Useful and useless things often coexist, much like good and evil. Individuals must choose which to pursue.
- In plain terms
- Good and bad things come together, so you must choose wisely.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose what is useful over what is useless.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you consider truly useful?
- How do you distinguish good from evil?
Another view
Some useful things may have hidden costs.
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