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“I dont know what sort of world she will live in and I have no fixed opinions concerning how she should live in it. I only know that if she does not come to value what is true above what is useful it will make little difference whether she lives at all.” quote by Cormac McCarthy
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““I dont know what sort of world she will live in and I have no fixed opinions concerning how she should live in it. I only know that if she does not come to value what is true above what is useful it will make little difference whether she lives at all.””

Cormac McCarthy

About This Quote

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

The quote warns that without valuing truth over utility, a life may lack meaning regardless of its duration.

In simple terms: Truth must outweigh usefulness for a meaningful life.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize truth over convenience.

Themes

ethics meaning existence

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • personal development
  • societal values

Key Concepts

philosophy moral relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to value truth above usefulness?
  • How can we teach this balance?
A Different Perspective

If truth is suppressed, society may stagnate.

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