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Worthless Quotes

When something has no worth, and why that matters.

This collection plays with contradiction, opening with the idea that film stars are essentially worthless yet absolutely essential to the filmmaking process. It sits alongside quotes on what actually gives something lasting value.

We have, essentially, a worthless democracy.

Quotes by Aaron McGruder

As far as the filmmaking process is concerned, stars are essentially worthless - and absolutely essential.

Quotes by William Goldman

Conviction never so excellent, is worthless until it coverts itself into conduct.

Quotes by Thomas Carlyle

Advertising is a valuable economic factor because it is the cheapest way of selling goods, particularly if the goods are worthless.

Quotes by Sinclair Lewis

Absence Quotes

The sacred books of all the world are worthless dross and common stones compared with Shakespeare's glittering gold and gleaming gems.

Quotes by Robert Green Ingersoll

The will to win is worthless if you don't get paid for it.

Quotes by Reggie Jackson

Diamonds are intrinsically worthless, except for the deep psychological need they fill.

Quotes by Nicky Oppenheimer

The 10 million views on YouTube are... worthless to us as a business.

Quotes by Kevin Reilly

'Form follows function' comes with so much baggage. It's a worthless phrase because you'll never take it for what it means.

Quotes by Joshua Prince-Ramus

Advertising Quotes

Strategic planning is worthless - unless there is first a strategic vision.

Quotes by John Naisbitt

When I am not desperate, I am worthless.

Quotes by Ivo Andric

The U.N. system, born after the Second World War, collapsed. It's worthless.

Quotes by Hugo Chavez

If you aren't having no fun, die, because you're running a worthless program, far as I'm concerned.

Quotes by Gil Scott-Heron

Worthless is the nation that does not gladly stake its all on its honor.

Quotes by Friedrich Schiller

Am Quotes

When one realizes that his life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels.

Quotes by Edward Dahlberg

The large majority of the Negroes who have put on the finishing touches of our best colleges are all but worthless in the development of their people.

Quotes by Carter G. Woodson

Here's what I have to say: Obama is a disaster, and Washington politicians are worthless.

Quotes by Carlos Beruff

Grant us a brief delay; impulse in everything is but a worthless servant.

Quotes by Caecilius Statius

Wicked thoughts and worthless efforts gradually set their mark on the face, especially the eyes.

Quotes by Arthur Schopenhauer

Best Quotes

Converting Facebook data into money is harder than it sounds, mostly because the vast bulk of your user data is worthless. Turns out your blotto-drunk party pics and flirty co-worker messages have no commercial value whatsoever.

Quotes by Antonio Garcia Martinez

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme of this Worthless quotes collection?
It explores contradictions around value, from film stars called both worthless and essential to ideas and phrases that lose meaning without real substance behind them.
Why do people search for worthless quotes?
People look for worthless quotes to make a point about something overrated, hollow, or lacking real substance, often with a touch of irony.
Is there a quote calling something both worthless and essential?
Yes, one quote describes film stars as essentially worthless yet absolutely essential to the filmmaking process, capturing a deliberate contradiction.
Does any quote connect worth to material versus emotional value?
Yes, one quote calls diamonds intrinsically worthless except for the deep psychological need they fulfill, separating material value from emotional meaning.
Is there a quote about conviction without action?
Yes, one quote states that even excellent conviction is worthless until it converts itself into conduct, arguing that belief only matters once it leads to action.

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