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“Road, n. A strip of land along which one may pass from where it is too tiresome to be to where it is futile to go.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“Road, n. A strip of land along which one may pass from where it is too tiresome to be to where it is futile to go.”

Ambrose Bierce

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Travel can become pointless when effort exceeds benefit

In simple terms: Some journeys lead nowhere useful

Key Takeaway

Know when to stop a futile effort

Themes

travel futility effort

Mood

wry critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career changes
  • long trips
  • daily commutes

Key Concepts

cost‑benefit analysis life decisions

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is quitting a wise choice?
  • How do you assess when a path is futile?
A Different Perspective

Stopping may be seen as giving up

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