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Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it.
"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it."— Helen Keller
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Meaning of this quote
Absolute safety is presented as an illusion rather than a normal condition of life. Keller introduces an argument for living actively despite uncertainty.
Key takeaway:
Balance reasonable precautions with a willingness to live fully.
Origin of the quote
Let Us Have Faith (1940), passage on facing fate.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe collected Keller passage includes these sentences before her discussion of risk and adventure. The post changes only minor punctuation.
Source:
Helen Adams Keller | MY HERO
