Certain Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“We are not certain, we are never certain. If we were we could reach some conclusions, and we could, at last, make others take us seriously. In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Benjamin Franklin, 1755 (attributed)
Acknowledges uncertainty, noting only death and taxes are certain, urging humility in conclusions.
In simple terms: Only death and taxes are certain.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty.
Themes
philosophy
humility
knowledge limits
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- life decisions
- policy making
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
epistemology
probability
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we truly know?
- How does uncertainty shape decision making?
A Different Perspective
Certainty is often illusionary.
