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Hazard has conditioned us to live in hazard. All our…

“Hazard has conditioned us to live in hazard. All our pleasures are dependent on it. Even though I arrange for a pleasure, and look forward to it, my eventual enjoyment of it is still a matter of hazard. Wherever time passes, there is hazard.” quote by John Fowles
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“Hazard has conditioned us to live in hazard. All our pleasures are dependent on it. Even though I arrange for a pleasure, and look forward to it, my eventual enjoyment of it is still a matter of hazard. Wherever time passes, there is hazard.”

John Fowles

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Life’s pleasures are inseparable from risk; uncertainty underlies all enjoyment.

In simple terms: Pleasure depends on risk.

Key Takeaway

Accept risk as part of joy.

Themes

risk pleasure uncertainty existence

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical existential

When to use this quote

  • making decisions
  • investing
  • relationships
  • adventure

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does risk shape your happiness?
  • Can you find joy without risk?
A Different Perspective

Risk can lead to loss or harm, not just excitement.

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