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Fairness is an illusion. Neither effort nor intention…

“Fairness is an illusion. Neither effort nor intention holds title to the nature or form of either the present or the future. And if the sincere effort has no title, what interest can the bellow or the lamentation hold?" - Davigde. "The humans on Amadeen have a different way of saying it... Tough…” quote by Barry B. Longyear
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““Fairness is an illusion. Neither effort nor intention holds title to the nature or form of either the present or the future. And if the sincere effort has no title, what interest can the bellow or the lamentation hold?" - Davigde. "The humans on Amadeen have a different way of saying it... Tough shit." - Yazi Ro””

Barry B. Longyear

About This Quote

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

The passage argues that fairness is unattainable, suggesting that effort and intention lack inherent authority over outcomes, and that expressions of struggle may be meaningless.

In simple terms: Fairness is an illusion; effort lacks inherent authority.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty and focus on personal values.

Themes

philosophy fairness existentialism

Mood

reflective skeptical

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • literature
  • philosophical discussion
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

ethical relativism meaning of effort

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find meaning in effort?
  • What role does intention play in outcomes?
A Different Perspective

It may dismiss legitimate concerns about justice.

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