The magnitude of an action may change not only the strength of its impact, but the direction. If you became a dentist, for example, you would certainly be an asset to our society. But what if everyone became a dentist Who would bake the bread Who would build the houses. (Marilyn vos Savant)

The magnitude of an action may change not only the strength of its impact, but the direction. If you became a dentist, for example, you would certainly be an asset to our society. But what if everyone became a dentist Who would bake the bread Who would build the houses.

Marilyn vos Savant

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