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“I wish to make my fortune with you.’ ‘Well, you can forget about that, for a start,’ said Francis Crawford. ‘And if your place in Paradise has been written, then for God’s sake hang on to it. Because we’re going in the opposite direction.” quote by Dorothy Dunnett
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““I wish to make my fortune with you.’ ‘Well, you can forget about that, for a start,’ said Francis Crawford. ‘And if your place in Paradise has been written, then for God’s sake hang on to it. Because we’re going in the opposite direction.””

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.

A character warns against chasing fortune, urging patience and perseverance toward destiny.

In simple terms: Don’t chase fortune; be patient.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience for destiny.

Themes

fortune patience destiny

Mood

thoughtful philosophical

Type

novel dialogue

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal goals
  • spiritual growth

Key Concepts

philosophy life strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does destiny mean to you?
  • How balance patience with ambition?
A Different Perspective

Patience may delay opportunities.

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