House of Cards

What Frank Underwood and St. Francis have in common

Feb 25, 2016 — ... is quiet. Then he states firmly: “This renders the man tranquilized ... r you…nobody cares about you…nothing will come of this.”.

On the other hand

Judas tells us that so many things we rely on are no more lasting than a *house of cards, blown away by the wind. Let that breeze be the Holy Spirit, bringing the timeless gift of Eternal Love into our souls.

The saying "many things we rely on are no more lasting than a house of cards, blown away" highlights the fragility and instability of some things we depend on. It implies that seemingly solid structures or systems can collapse easily due to a small disturbance, just like a house of cards falling over with a gentle gust of wind.

Here's a breakdown of the meaning:
"House of cards": This is a metaphor for something unstable, easily disrupted, and likely to fall apart.

"Blowing away": This signifies a small force or event causing the structure to collapse.

"Rely on": This refers to things we depend on for stability, security, or success.
The phrase as a whole: The saying warns that seemingly secure or solid things can be surprisingly fragile and susceptible to failure.