Ashamed Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“If, with all the time at my disposal, with all the wealth of the resources of this vast universe, to do with as I will, I could not produce a better scheme of life than now prevails, I would be ashamed of my efforts and consider my work a humiliating failure.”
About This Quote
Even with unlimited time and resources, the current way of living is already optimal; striving to improve would be futile and degrading.
In simple terms: Current life is already the best possible.
Key Takeaway
Accept existing order.
Themes
contentment
humility
sufficiency
acceptance
existential reflection
Mood
contemplative
humble
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- evaluating personal goals
- considering societal progress
- debating technological advancement
Key Concepts
optimality
effort
failure
Practical Applications
- philosophical counseling
- ethical policy review
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a 'better' life?
- When does improvement become vanity?
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