This weakening is worsened by the widening distance between the governed and their governments.
Jacques DelorsRead
My problem is how to find the best way of being useful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Finding the best way to be useful is a key pursuit in life.
In this quote, Jacques Delors expresses the importance of striving to be useful in society. He emphasizes that the challenge lies in identifying the most effective ways to contribute positively, suggesting that a meaningful life is one centered on service and utility to others.
Themes
UsefulnessServiceMeaningContributionSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about community service, one might say, 'As Jacques Delors said, my problem is how to find the best way of being useful.'
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