Quotes About Uncertainty

The problem with the world is that intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence"

Certain facts of which too keen a perception would act detrimentally to the life-force are, for most men, impossible of realization: i.e. , the uncertainty of life, the decay of the body, the vanity of all things under the sun.

If you asked me now who I am, the only answer I could give with any certainty would be my name. For the rest: my loves, my hates, down even to my deepest desires, I can no longer say whether these emotions are my own, or stolen from those I once so desperately wished to be.

Andava tão em baixo que tinha perdido a confiança e já sentia o estômago às reviravoltas perante a perspetiva das estradas no Cazaquistão, Mongólia e Sibéria. Quanto a mim, esses três nomes representavam a parte fundamental da nossa aventura e só poderíamos voltar a respirar de alívio quando a tivéssemos ultrapassado.

To avoid experiencing the anxious quiver at the core of our being, where we might feel the chaos of uncertainty or the pain of unhealed wounds, we weave a protective cocoon of beliefs and identities.

And if you show me a mathematical formula, all you are showing me is a piece of paper with strange markings on it, and I have no way of knowing not only whether the markings are actually there, but whether the piece of paper exists.

Dr. Alston?  It's Marge, down at the office...Yes, we called him...No, apparently he's decided to go to Yale instead...That's right, sir...No, I don't know why...Yes, sir, I certainly can do that, but I think you should know, one of the wait-list students is right here...Dr. Alston?  Are you there?...Yes

What is life if not a gamble?

The path we each travel can be very dark, indeed; it can turn unexpectedly, and we can't see around corners. Most of us, I think, pray for more light upon our personal roads—not to see far ahead or to foretell the future, but to illuminate the next step, which is all we can take. No one goes along his road in seven-league boots.

But nothing in life was set in stone and nothing in life is promised us. Not happiness, not joy, not love. Everything was variable and mutable and inconstant.

I reached and gave him a hug. Both arms around him. Both hands, on his back. At the same time. And then I didn't know what to do. Should I let go? Should I back away? Should I keep waiting for him to hug me back? How many Mississippis did I hug for? Eli's chest shook. Again. "Babe?" His voice was quivering and strained. I realized he was laughing. "You frozen in horror? Trying to figure out what to do now that you got me in a strangle move?" "Pretty much.

nebulous misgivings

both with a mixture of relief and apprehension. Jenny could well imagine

outline of the large green caterpillar with her finger, waiting for them to pick up. Eventually the answerphone kicked in. Adam's voice invited her to leave a message. The fact that they must be deliberately not answering the phone made her uncomfortable.

Unused to the situations in which I find myself, and embarrassed by the slightest difficulties, I seldom, till too late, discover how I ought to act.

You never know when the devil might come calling.

Mann macht und Gott lacht." "Which means?" "Man makes plans and God laughs.

But I know as soon as I pack my bags and step off these grounds, I'm going to get swallowed up by that woman you just met.

veces es preferible afrontar la peor de las certezas que estar condenado a una incertidumbre perpetua. Todas

A veces es preferible afrontar la peor de las certezas que estar condenado a una incertidumbre perpetua.

Partire? Per andare dove? [...] Questi non sono tempi da lasciare il proprio paese!»

Don't ask me any questions. I've seen how things that seek their way find their void instead.

A confused labyrinth of smoky stars entangles my hopes, which are nearly faded

Ho cercato di fermare gli eventi, ma ormai mi fanno troppa paura. Senti questo silenzio? Ebbene, c'è una tempesta in ogni camera. Il giorno che scoppieranno, saremo tutte travolte.