Truth, Sir, is a cow which will yield such people no more…
“Truth, Sir, is a cow which will yield such people no more milk, and so they are gone to milk the bull.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People who stop contributing become burdens, so society discards them like a useless cow.
In simple terms: Unproductive people are cast out.
Key Takeaway
Encourage contribution, avoid stagnation.
Themes
productivity
society
value
contribution
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- workplace
- community groups
- family
- null
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support those who seem unproductive?
- What defines true contribution?
A Different Perspective
Not all individuals lack value; circumstances may limit contribution.