Atheism Quote by Samuel Johnson
“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
Source Book: The Idler, 1759
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.
