If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.
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There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True safety does not come from being part of a group or relying on external factors; it comes from within.
James Thurber's quote suggests that mere numbers or external circumstances do not provide genuine safety or security. Instead, it implies that individuals should look inward and gain their own strength, confidence, and resilience, rather than relying on collective assurance or the support of others to feel secure.
Themes
SafetyNumbersIndividualityStrengthSecurity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech to emphasize personal growth and resilience.
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