Quote by Gerald Barzan

I wish I could be half as sure of anything as some people are of everything.

I wish I could be half as sure of anything as some people ar

Summary

This quote highlights the contrast between individuals who possess unwavering certainty in all aspects of life and the speaker's own wish for a similar level of confidence. It suggests that there are people who seem to confidently assert their beliefs without any doubt or skepticism, while the speaker acknowledges their own uncertainty and perhaps envies those who possess unwavering certainty. This quote captures the desire to have a resolute conviction like these people but also acknowledges the speaker's own inclination to question and be less sure of things.

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