Quote by Samuel Johnson
Evil is uncertain in the same degree as good, and for the reason that we ought not to hope too securely, we ought not to fear with too much dejection
Summary
This quote suggests that evil is just as unpredictable as good, and just like we shouldn't hope too confidently, we shouldn't despair with overwhelming sadness. It implies that both good and evil are inherent uncertainties in life, and we should approach them with a balanced perspective, neither excessively optimistic nor excessively pessimistic. This means acknowledging that hopeful outcomes may not always occur, while also recognizing that negative outcomes may not always be as severe as we fear.