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A miracle is an act or event out of the order of nature…

“A miracle is an act or event out of the order of nature and unaccountable, as beating a normal hand of four kings and an ace with four aces and a king.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“A miracle is an act or event out of the order of nature and unaccountable, as beating a normal hand of four kings and an ace with four aces and a king.”

Ambrose Bierce

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Miracles are events that defy natural order, like an impossible card hand, emphasizing their rarity and inexplicability.

In simple terms: Miracles break natural rules.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty.

Themes

miracle probability anomaly

Mood

wonderful curious

Type

philosophical humorous

When to use this quote

  • gaming
  • belief systems
  • science
  • everyday wonder

Key Concepts

statistics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you consider a miracle?
  • How do you differentiate luck from the supernatural?
A Different Perspective

Miracles may be misinterpreted coincidences.

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