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My,' she said. 'We're lucky that you found the place.'…

“My,' she said. 'We're lucky that you found the place.' We're always lucky,' I said and like a fool I did not knock on wood. There was wood everywhere in that apartment to knock on too.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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“My,' she said. 'We're lucky that you found the place.' We're always lucky,' I said and like a fool I did not knock on wood. There was wood everywhere in that apartment to knock on too.”

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

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

He reflects on luck and superstition, noting the abundance of wood for knocking.

In simple terms: Lucky moments and superstitions are highlighted.

Key Takeaway

Recognize luck but act purposefully.

Themes

luck superstition reflection

Mood

contemplative lighthearted

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • moving house
  • new beginnings
  • rituals

Key Concepts

existentialism human habit

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you rely on rituals for comfort?
  • How does luck influence decisions?
A Different Perspective

Superstition may distract from practical action.

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