To a pet nothing can be useless.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even seemingly trivial objects can have value when associated with something or someone we care about.
- In plain terms
- Even useless things can be valuable to someone.
- What can you take from it?
- Value is subjective; even trivial things matter to someone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What object holds value only for you?
- How do you define usefulness?
Another view
Sentimental value does not always equate to practical utility.
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