“In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes”
— Benjamin Franklin
Simplified Meaning:
This quote means that in life, almost everything is uncertain, but there are two things you can be sure will happen: everyone will eventually die, and everyone has to pay taxes. Imagine you have a job. You get paid, but a part of your money always goes to the government as taxes to pay for things like roads and schools. No matter how hard you try, you can't avoid paying these taxes. Similarly, no matter how healthy or rich you are, you can't avoid dying someday. So, this idea is about accepting these two facts as part of life. You can apply this wisdom to live better by focusing on what you can control and not stressing too much about what you can't change. For example, instead of worrying endlessly about the future, you could spend your time enjoying moments with your family and friends.
