Quote by F. L. Lucan

I have a wife, I have sons; all these hostages have I given to fortune.


I have a wife, I have sons; all these hostages have I given

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses that they hold great attachments, such as a wife and sons, who they view as "hostages" given to fortune. The phrase implies a sense of surrender or a recognition that these cherished relationships are subject to unpredictable external circumstances beyond their control. It suggests a vulnerability and acceptance of life's uncertainties, emphasizing the notion that one's loved ones are not possessions but rather individuals whose lives can be influenced by forces that lie outside of human influence.

By F. L. Lucan
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