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Thing about emergencies,” he said, sounding weary. “Rarely…

“Thing about emergencies,” he said, sounding weary. “Rarely occur when they’d be convenient.” “May” quote by Iain M. Banks
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““Thing about emergencies,” he said, sounding weary. “Rarely occur when they’d be convenient.” “May””

Iain M. Banks

About This Quote

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

Emergencies rarely happen when they are convenient; they tend to arise at inconvenient times.

In simple terms: Crises are inconvenient by nature.

Key Takeaway

Plan for unexpected challenges.

Themes

risk planning uncertainty

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

practical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • personal safety
  • health emergencies

Key Concepts

contingency human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we often wish crises were convenient?
  • How can we better prepare for them?
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