Certainty Quote by George Eliot
“Of what use, however, is a general certainty that an insect will not walk with his head hindmost, when what you need to know is the play of inward stimulus that sends him hither and thither in a network of possible paths?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Middlemarch by George Eliot, 1871
Understanding internal motivations and the network of possibilities is more valuable than relying on fixed certainties about outcomes.
In simple terms: Focus on inner drives, not just predictions.
Explore motivations behind actions.
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Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative problem solving
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner impulses guide your decisions?
- How do you navigate uncertain paths?
Overemphasis on certainty can limit flexibility and learning.