Life Quote by Wallace Stegner
““Survival, it is called. Often it is accidental, sometimes it is engineered by creatures or forces that we have no conception of, always it is temporary.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Big Sky, 1947
Survival is often fleeting, arising by chance or design, and never permanent.
In simple terms: Survival is temporary and can be accidental or engineered.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and adapt continuously.
Themes
survival
impermanence
chance
design
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- natural disasters
- technological crises
- personal setbacks
- environmental change
Key Concepts
existentialism
ecology
human resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing temporariness affect your choices?
- Can you create conditions that reduce accidental threats?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on survival may ignore long‑term flourishing.
