Borders Quote by Stephen King
“I think uncertainty is good for things. Certainty breeds complacency and complacency means that you just sit somewhere in your nice little comfortable suburban house in Michigan, looking at CNN and saying, "Oh, those poor immigrant children that are all coming across the border. But we really can't have them here - that isn't what God wants. Let's send them all back to the drug cartels." There's a complacency to it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Stephen King on Uncertainty, 2015
Uncertainty drives vigilance and action, while certainty leads to complacency and passive judgment.
In simple terms: Uncertainty keeps us active; certainty makes us lazy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty to avoid stagnation.
Themes
vigilance
complacency
social awareness
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal decision making
- community activism
Key Concepts
psychology
politics
media influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does uncertainty motivate you?
- What risks arise from too much certainty?
A Different Perspective
Uncertainty can also cause anxiety and indecision.
