Aphorism

S Aphorism Essay “The way to be safe, is to never be secure.” Benjamin Franklin once said this statement. But what does it mean? Being unsure keeps you from doing many things. A lot of people probably think a secure person probably does the right things and is always so sure about everything. But really that is what sometimes causes mistakes in peoples lives. For example, if you’re with your friends and they want to do something that you know is wrong, someone who feels secure might not think about the possibilities of things that could go wrong because they feel safe or un-doubtful of something possibly happening. Then the police ends up catching you and your friends. If you would have been skeptical you would have you would have thought about it twice and the possibilities of something happening including the risks. I think being unsure can also be referred to as your conscience because your conscience is the battle that goes on in your head debating between right and wrong, and thinks about the possible consequences. It’s what actually stops you from doing what you’re not so sure of. Have you ever gotten that feeling that you get when you have to make a decision? Or you don’t do something because you just had a feeling something bad was going to happen. That’s because you’re unsure or not secure, which is what keeps you from making mistakes. This can also be said as He who is secure, is not safe. It keeps you from doing something and keeps you safe. It helps people who put themselves at risk because it makes them re-think. It is yourself safely selecting your options when you’re unsure. Another instance could be when you’re taking a test. If you feel unsure about something, you can go back, look it over, and review your options. By being hesitant or cautious, you allow yourself to think before just doing. Yet I say you don’t always have to be uptight or come to be afraid or hesitant about every decision that