Security is mostly a superstition
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Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.
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Meaning
This quote means absolute safety is an illusion and that avoiding all risk can keep a person from truly living. A meaningful life often requires courage, openness, and willingness to face uncertainty.
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