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One last chance. That’s all I’m asking.” He had lost count…

“One last chance. That’s all I’m asking.” He had lost count of the number of last chances he had wasted. “Just one more. God!” He had never believed in God for an instant. “Fates!” He had never believed in Fates either. “Anyone!” He had never believed in anything much beyond the next drink. “Just…” quote by Joe Abercrombie
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““One last chance. That’s all I’m asking.” He had lost count of the number of last chances he had wasted. “Just one more. God!” He had never believed in God for an instant. “Fates!” He had never believed in Fates either. “Anyone!” He had never believed in anything much beyond the next drink. “Just one… more… chance.” “Alright. One more.” Cosca blinked. “God? Is that… you?” Someone chuckled. A woman’s voice, and a sharp, mocking, most ungodlike sort of a chuckle. “You can kneel if you like, Cosca.””

Joe Abercrombie

About This Quote

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

A desperate plea for redemption as a character confronts his disbelief in higher powers and seeks another chance.

In simple terms: A character asks for one more chance despite lacking faith.

Key Takeaway

Seek redemption even when hope seems lost.

Themes

desperation redemption faith chance inner conflict

Mood

grim hopeful reflective

Type

monologue internal conflict dramatic

When to use this quote

  • final showdown
  • personal crisis
  • temptation
  • spiritual test

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑doubt miracle mortality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true redemption require?
  • Can a chance be taken without belief?
A Different Perspective

The “one more chance” may be an illusion, leading to repeated failure.

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