You're a victim of collision on the open sea / And Buddy no one said life was free.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is dangerous and unpredictable, and accepting this is better than expecting it to be easy.
- In plain terms
- Life is rough and nobody promised it would be easy.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare for life's challenges instead of expecting safety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to live freely?
- How do you handle life's risks?
Another view
It ignores that many people do create safer environments for themselves.
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