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Fear? What has a man to do with fear? Chance rules our lives, and the future is all unknown. Best live as we may, from day to day.
Sophocles
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote suggests that fear is irrelevant since life is unpredictable, and we should focus on living in the moment.

In this quote, Sophocles expresses the idea that fear does not serve a purpose in the face of life's uncertainties. He emphasizes the role of chance in our lives, highlighting that the future is inherently unknown and uncontrollable. Therefore, the best approach is to embrace each day as it comes, letting go of fear and living fully in the present.

Themes

FearLifeChanceFutureLiving In The Moment

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used during a motivational speech about overcoming fears and embracing uncertainty.

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