Quote by Henry de Bracton

Ask for no guarantees, ask for no security, there never was such an animal. And if there were, it would be related to the great sloth which hangs upside down in a tree all day every day, sleeping its life away.

Ask for no guarantees, ask for no security, there never was

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that seeking guarantees and security in life is futile because they do not exist. By comparing this desire to a non-existent creature, the speaker suggests that such a pursuit is akin to wishing for something passive and idle, like the sloth that spends all its time sleeping. Hence, the quote encourages individuals to embrace the uncertain nature of life and not rely on false assurances, but instead be proactive and adapt to the ever-changing circumstances that come their way.

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