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I ever held worse that all certitude,
To know not what the worst ahead might be.
This
I ever held worse that all certitude,
To know not what the worst ahead might be.
When the mind is in a state of uncertainty the smallest impulse
directs it to either side.
[Lat., read more
When the mind is in a state of uncertainty the smallest impulse
directs it to either side.
[Lat., Dum in dubio est animus, paulo momento huc illuc
impellitur.]
Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and read more
Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and spark creativity.
Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.
Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.
Who knows whether the gods will add tomorrow to the present hour?
[Lat., Quis scit, an adjiciant hodiernae crastina read more
Who knows whether the gods will add tomorrow to the present hour?
[Lat., Quis scit, an adjiciant hodiernae crastina summae
Tempora di superi?]
For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.
For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.
The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next.
The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next.
Maturity of mind is the capacity to endure uncertainty.
Maturity of mind is the capacity to endure uncertainty.
To be uncertain is to be uncomfortable, but to be certain is to be ridiculous.
To be uncertain is to be uncomfortable, but to be certain is to be ridiculous.
