Man always travels along precipices. His truest obligation is to keep his balance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is inherently risky, and the primary duty is to maintain moral and practical balance.
- In plain terms
- Life is dangerous, so we must stay balanced.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintaining balance is a critical obligation in a dangerous world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does balance mean to you?
- Where are the precipices in life?
Another view
The metaphor of a precipice implies constant danger which may not reflect all situations.
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