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The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty: not knowing what comes next
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"The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty: not knowing what comes next"

- Ursula K. Le Guin

About this Quote

This quote by Ursula K. Le Guin talks to the unpredictability of life and how it is the only thing that makes life possible. Life is unpredictable and loaded with surprises, and it is this unpredictability that keeps us going. Without it, life would be dull and mundane. The quote suggests that unpredictability is not just essential, however also unavoidable. We can never ever know what will take place next, and this is what makes life amazing and worth living. It is this uncertainty that presses us to take dangers and explore brand-new possibilities. It is likewise this uncertainty that permits us to grow and gain from our mistakes. Life has lots of surprises, and it is this unpredictability that makes it so intriguing and gratifying.

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Ursula K. Le Guin This quote is written / told by Ursula K. Le Guin somewhere between October 21, 1929 and today. She was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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