Quote by Henry Miller

The world isn't kept running because it's a paying proposition. (God doesn't make a cent on the deal.) The world goes on because a few men in every generation believe in it utterly, accept it unquestioningly; they underwrite it with their lives.

The world isn't kept running because it's a paying propositi

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that the world continues to exist not because it is a profitable venture for anyone, including a higher power like God, but because there are individuals in each generation who wholeheartedly believe in and support it. These individuals dedicate themselves to the world without hesitation, even to the extent of sacrificing their lives for its perpetuation. The quote implies that the sustaining force of the world lies in the unwavering conviction and commitment of a few individuals throughout history.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Henry Miller

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