Nothing is built on stone; all is built on sand, but we must build as if the sand were stone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everything is built on unstable ground, but we must act as if it were solid.
- In plain terms
- Even if foundations are shaky, we build with conviction.
- What can you take from it?
- Act with certainty despite uncertainty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you build on sand?
- Is certainty necessary?
Another view
This may lead to collapse if reality is ignored.
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