“You don't see yet, Genry, why we perfected and practice Fortelling?" "No..." "To exhibit the perfect uselessness of knowing the answer to… — Ursula K. Le Guin Copy Share Image
The uselessness of men above sixty years of age and the incalculable benefit it would be in commercial, in political, and in… — William Osler Copy Share Image
If one wanted to crush and destroy a man entirely, to mete out to him the most terrible punishment, all one would… — Fyodor Dostoevsky Copy Share Image
“We can forgive a man for making a useful thing as long as he does not admire it. The only excuse for… — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
“. . .our whispered words, faintly in the darkness, dissolving within the trees—then, fleeting words of consolation would not suffice if feigned,… — John Daniel Thieme Copy Share Image
“Already, in the last few decades, you have realized the utter futility of of encumbering yourselves with superfluous possessions that have no… — Clare Winger Harris Copy Share Image
The truly scientific mind is altogether unafraid of the new, and while having no mercy for ideas which have served their turn… — Wilfred Trotter Copy Share Image
“As I finally give in to my startling beauty, I attempt to fully grasp the meaning of God, His creation, and vision.… — Penelope Przekop Copy Share Image
The honest ratepayer and his healthy family have no doubt often mocked at the dome-like forehead of the philosopher, and laughed over… — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
“The feeling of uselessness is no respecter of age and never asks permission, but instead corrodes people’s souls, repeating over and over:… — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
So, let's make a deal: If you do not voice all the withering comments about the weight or uselessness of this jacket… — Eoin Colfer Copy Share Image
The millions of laws which exist for the regulation of humanity appear upon investigation to be divided into three principal categories: protection… — Peter Kropotkin Copy Share Image
On the whole, the enjoyment of leisure is something which decidedly costs less than the enjoyment of luxury. All it requires is… — Lin Yutang Copy Share Image
Play exists for its own sake. Play is for the moment; it is not hurried, even when the pace is fast and… — Margaret Guenther Copy Share Image
Being tired of all illusions and of everything about illusions – the loss of illusions, the uselessness of having them, the prefatigue… — Fernando Pessoa Copy Share Image
