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[extirpations]

We've had quite a number of simple, practical questions, why not something a little more thought provoking?

How do you define your worth? Or, if my meaning isn't entirely clear, what is it that distinguishes you among your peers and gives your life value?

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[ofbriggs]

I was not deemed fit for alchemy. I did not have the patience.

"A life dedicated to creating beauty is not to be looked down on." The artist has created beauty. He creates something of worth.

[extirpations]

Ah, I see. I do apologise for the misunderstanding. I wasn't suggesting that I personally consider the arts not to be a useful contribution to society, merely that there are those who do consider them as such. But since we can both agree that a life spent creating beauty has worth there's little point in pursuing the argument, yes?