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“And if there’s no trouble, you’ll make it,’ offered Will Scott, his eyes bright, his cheeks red. ‘No. At the moment,’ affirmed Lymond grimly, ‘I am having truck with nothing less than total calamity.” quote by Dorothy Dunnett
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““And if there’s no trouble, you’ll make it,’ offered Will Scott, his eyes bright, his cheeks red. ‘No. At the moment,’ affirmed Lymond grimly, ‘I am having truck with nothing less than total calamity.””

Dorothy Dunnett

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 shows a character confronting inevitable hardship, emphasizing that trouble is unavoidable and must be faced directly.

In simple terms: Trouble is inevitable; face it head‑on.

Key Takeaway

Accept challenges as they arise.

Themes

adversity acceptance resilience

Mood

dramatic reflective tense

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • war zones
  • high‑stress jobs

Key Concepts

existential crisis heroic struggle

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prepare for inevitable difficulties?
  • What mindset helps you endure calamity?
A Different Perspective

Denial can worsen outcomes.

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