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Certain Quote by Richard Barnfield

“Nothing is more certain than uncertainties: / Fortune is full of fresh variety; / Constant in nothing but inconstancy.” quote by Richard Barnfield
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“Nothing is more certain than uncertainties: / Fortune is full of fresh variety; / Constant in nothing but inconstancy.”

Richard Barnfield

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Affections of Richard Barnfield, 1598

Certainty lies only in change; constancy is an illusion, and variety is the true constant.

In simple terms: Only change is certain.

Key Takeaway

Accept that life is ever‑changing.

Themes

philosophy change uncertainty

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • relationships
  • health routines

Key Concepts

stoicism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find stability amid change?
  • What habits help you adapt?
A Different Perspective

Change can be destabilizing.

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