Certain Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Nothing in the world is certain except for death and taxes.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, 1789
Only death and taxes are guaranteed; everything else is uncertain.
In simple terms: Death and taxes are inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Plan for certainty, accept uncertainty.
Themes
mortality
finance
certainty
Mood
pragmatic
serious
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- estate planning
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
inevitability
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance acceptance with proactive planning?
A Different Perspective
Does focusing on certainty limit risk‑taking?
![“But in this world nothing is sure but death and taxes. [Fr., Mais dons ce monde, il n'y a rien d'assure que le mort et les impots.]” quote by Benjamin Franklin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a5/benjamin-franklin-65_death_but-in-this-world-nothing-is-sure-but-de_696618.jpg)
