About This Quote
This quote is a great way to show that there is no safe place in this world and that there is no such thing as ‘too much security.’ The quote portrays the contrast between those who are cautious and those who are courageous, showing how much better it is to be one or the other.
Source: Letter From The Birmingham Jail
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