Quote by Willa Cather

No one can build his security upon the nobleness of another person.

No one can build his security upon the nobleness of another

Summary

This quote suggests that one's own sense of security should not rely on the goodness or nobility of another individual. It implies that true security should come from within and be based on one's own strength, resilience, and self-reliance. Relying on the virtues or actions of others to feel secure is unsustainable and potentially precarious, as people may change or not always act in noble ways. Thus, it advocates for personal responsibility and the cultivation of one's own inner resources rather than depending on external factors to feel secure.

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Independence

By Willa Cather

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