Gravity Quote by Jack Palance
“The only two things you can truly depend upon are gravity and greed.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, 1966
Reliability is limited to physical law and human avarice; everything else is uncertain.
In simple terms: Only gravity and greed are certain.
Key Takeaway
Expect unpredictability beyond these two forces.
Themes
uncertainty
human nature
physics
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- political analysis
- personal risk assessment
Key Concepts
gravity
greed
probability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you mitigate risks when motives are unclear?
- Can you rely on physical laws in moral decisions?
A Different Perspective
Human behavior can be more complex than simple greed.
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