There is nothing exempt from the peril of mutation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everything in life is subject to change and instability.
- In plain terms
- Everything can change at any time.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect change in all things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you expect to stay the same?
- How do you handle change?
Another view
Some things remain stable for long periods.
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