Nothing can be preserved that is not good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Only good things endure over time. Valueless things are not preserved.
- In plain terms
- Only good things last.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on preserving what is good.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What good do you want preserved?
- How do you ensure it lasts?
Another view
Bad things also seem to persist at times.
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