Quote by David Hackworth

It's human nature to start taking things for granted again when danger isn't banging loudly on the door.

It's human nature to start taking things for granted again w

Summary

This quote suggests that humans have a tendency to become complacent and forget the value of things when they are no longer in immediate danger or crisis. When there is no immediate threat, people tend to take things for granted and fail to appreciate the importance of those elements until danger resurfaces. It emphasizes how the absence of danger often leads to a sense of security, which in turn can make individuals forgetful or neglectful of the essential aspects of their lives.

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Nature

By David Hackworth

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