Notables and Quotables

Uncertainty

“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.”

- John Allen Paulos, American Mathematics Professor

“Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.”

- Karl Von Clausewitz, Prussian Military General

“If life were predictable, it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady of U.S.

“Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don’t let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and spark creativity.”

- R. I. Fitzhenry, Canadian Publisher

“The uncertainties of life will attempt to throw you off balance. Make peace with it, and the scale will tip back in your favor.”

- Christine E. Szymanski, American Author

“Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.”

- Cherokee Proverb

“Maturity of mind is the capacity to endure uncertainty.”

- John Finley, English Historian

“If there’s one thing that’s certain in business it’s uncertainty.”

- Stephen Covey, American Author

“The mistake is thinking there can be an antidote to the uncertainty.”

- David Levithan, American Author

“Doubt, of whatever kind, can be ended by action alone.”

- Thomas Carlyle, Scottish Historian

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