Avoided Quote by Francis Quarles
“Fear nothing but what thy industry may prevent; be confident of nothing but what fortune cannot defeat; it is no less folly to fear what is impossible to be avoided than to be secure when there is a possibility to be deprived.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Fear of the World”, 1625
Fear should target only what we can control; over‑confidence in the uncontrollable is folly.
In simple terms: Fear what you can affect, not what you cannot.
Focus on controllable risks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- financial investing
- health decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks can you realistically influence?
- How do you balance confidence with humility?
Over‑emphasis on control can cause anxiety.