Blessed are those who never entrust their life to no one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is safer to rely on oneself than on others.
- In plain terms
- You are better off not trusting anyone with your life.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain self-reliance to avoid dependency.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you trust others with your life?
- Why might this be safer?
Another view
Complete isolation can lead to harm.
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