One of the only coherent philosophical positions is thus revolt. It is a constant confrontation between man and his own obscurity.
In short, they were gambling on their luck, and luck is not to be coerced.
The future is the only transcendental value for men without God.
Life is the sum of your choices.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
The most knowledgeable person in one domain may be the most ignorant in another.