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Quit not certainty for hope.

Quit not certainty for hope.

Summary

This quote advises against prioritizing certainty and stability over the potential for growth and fulfillment that hope offers. It encourages individuals to be willing to leave behind the comfort of predictable outcomes and pursue uncertain paths that may hold the promise of a brighter future. By suggesting that we should not give up on hope in exchange for a guarantee, it highlights the importance of taking risks and embracing the unknown for the chance to achieve greater success and fulfillment in life.

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