"Fear nothing but what thy industry may prevent; be confident of nothing but what fortune cannot defeat; it is no less folly to fear what is impossible to be avoided than to be secure when there is a possibility to be deprived"

This quote by Francis Quarles encourages us to be proactive and take obligation for our own lives. He is telling us to be aware of the important things that we can manage and to do something about it to prevent them from occurring. At the same time, he is warning us not to be overconfident and to be aware of the important things that run out our control. He is advising us that it is silly to fear something that can not be avoided, however it is likewise absurd to be too secure when there is a possibility of being deprived. This quote motivates us to be conscious of our actions and to take obligation for our own lives. It is a reminder that we ought to strive to be proactive and take control of our own destiny.