'We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims readiness for events that might or might not happen.
- In plain terms
- We are ready for anything that might happen.
- What can you take from it?
- Being prepared for uncertainty is a common stance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you truly be ready for anything?
- What does preparedness mean?
Another view
It is logically impossible to be ready for every unforeseen event.
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