Famous quotes containing the word futile:
“It is futile to judge a kind deed by its motives. Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.”
—Eric Hoffer (1902–1983)
“But for some futile things unsaid
I should say all is done for us;
Yet I have wondered how she smiled
Beholding what was cavernous.”
—Allen Tate (1899–1979)
“It is good to be tired and wearied by the futile search after the true good, that we may stretch out our arms to the Redeemer.”
—Blaise Pascal (1623–1662)
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