"The acquisition however perfectly of skills is not an end in itself. They are things to be put to use as a contribution to a common and shared life."

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As adults, if our top priorities are constantly directed toward the acquisition of more and better worldly goods, it will not take long to increase our love in those directions. The purchase of a larger house or a nicer car or a more expensive boat may cause us to sacrifice our resources and develop an unwise love for these symbols of success and pleasure. We learn to love that which we serve, and we serve that which we love.

— Marvin J. Ashton