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We really ought to use our resources to do the most good.
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The quote argues that people should use what they have—such as time, money, or other resources—in ways that produce the greatest possible benefit. It presents this as a responsibility, not merely an optional choice, and focuses attention on maximizing the good that resources can achieve.
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