Change Quote by Euripides
“What can we take on trust in this uncertain life? Happiness, greatness, pride - nothing is secure, nothing keeps.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Bacchae, 5th century BC
The quote questions what can be trusted in life, noting that happiness, greatness, and pride are fleeting and unreliable.
In simple terms: Trust is uncertain; nothing is permanent.
Key Takeaway
Seek stable values beyond fleeting successes.
Themes
uncertainty
philosophy
trust
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationships
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethics
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What can be trusted truly?
- How to find lasting fulfillment?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on certainty can cause anxiety.
