Quote by Epictetus

We should not moor a ship with one anchor, or our life with one hope.

We should not moor a ship with one anchor, or our life with

Summary

This quote suggests that relying solely on one anchor or one hope is not a stable or reliable approach. Just as a ship may require multiple anchors to remain secure, our lives should be supported by multiple hopes or goals. This implies the importance of having a variety of aspirations, dreams, and sources of motivation to prevent putting all our eggs in one basket. By diversifying our anchors or hopes, we can increase our chances of finding fulfillment, resilience, and success in different aspects of life.

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By Epictetus

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