So What's the Use? Exploring Life's Eternal Query

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Ama Nkrumah

4/21/20251 min read

silhouette photography of person
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Life's Eternal Query

DID it ever occur to you that a man's life is

full of cussedness? He comes into the

world without his consent, and goes out against

his will, and the trip between is exceedingly

rocky.

When he is little, the big girls kiss him; when he

is big, the little girls kiss him. If he is poor, he is

a bad manager; if he is rich, he's a crook. If he

is prosperous, everybody wants to do him a

favor; if he needs credit, they hand him a lemon.

If he is in politics, it is for graft; if out of

politics, he is no good to his country. If he

doesn't give to charity, he's a tightwad; if he

does, it's for show. If he is actively religious,

he is a hypocrite; and if he takes no interest in

religion, he is a heathen.

If he is affectionate, he is a soft mark; if he cares

for no one, he is cold-blooded. If he dies young,

there was a great future for him ; if he lives to an

old age, he missed his calling.

If you don't fight, you're yellow; if you do,

you're a brute.

If you save your money, you're a grouch; if

you spend it, you're a loafer; if you get it, you're a

grafter, and if you don't get it, you're a bum.

So what's the use ?

Conclusion: Embracing the Journey

Ultimately, the question of “So what's the use?” doesn’t have a definitive answer. It’s meant to be pondered, dissected, and explored. Every individual’s answer will be different, shaped by personal experiences and aspirations. Instead of seeking an ultimate purpose, perhaps the key is to embrace the journey, appreciate the moments, and learn from every experience along the way. Remember, life is not a destination but a continuous process of learning and becoming. And that, in itself, is where we can find our use.