So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun. Jon Krakauer
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The quote above is about the courage to take the initiative to change things. There is freedom in being adventurous, but there is also danger. One of the most dangerous things about being an adventurer is that if you are not careful, you can find yourself in a situation where you have no control over your life. You could lose all that you have worked for if you are not careful. That is why it is important to be careful.

Source: Into The Wild

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