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What does it mean?
The author notes that he has known uncertainty, a state the Greeks did not experience.
In plain terms
Greeks did not know uncertainty.
What can you take from it?
Modern life brings doubt.

Where it applies

  • modern life
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • navigating change
  • tolerance

Questions to consider

  • Do you fear uncertainty?

Another view

Greeks also experienced doubt.

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