In this excerpt from "First Love" by James Patterson, the narrator reflects on the nature of certainty and knowledge, questioning how one can truly know anything for sure. The inner dialogue reveals a sense of doubt and philosophical pondering about the limits of understanding.
The narrator ultimately concludes that certainty is elusive, suggesting that even without complete assurance, people continue to live and believe in what they hold to be true. This acknowledgment highlights the complex relationship between knowledge and belief in human experience.