We were tiny creatures, really; tiny and afraid, trying to hold our place on the little platform that was our earth. So while the world about us might seem so solid, so permanent, it was not really. We were all at the mercy of chance, no matter how confident we felt, hostages to our own human frailty.
In "Tea Time for the Traditionally Built," Alexander McCall Smith reflects on the fragile nature of human existence. He describes people as small and fearful beings striving to find their place on Earth, which, despite its seemingly solid appearance, is fundamentally uncertain. This metaphor highlights the vulnerability of humanity amidst the larger forces of the world.
The quote emphasizes that, regardless of how secure or self-assured individuals might feel, they are...
