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The big man shrugged, "I don't know. You're pretty good…

“The big man shrugged, "I don't know. You're pretty good with the cards. Tell me what the odds are." [She] shifted her gaze to Michael, then back at Hollis. "This isn't a question of odds. Of all the men in the world, that woman chose you. If she's still out there, she's waiting for you. Staying…” quote by Justin Cronin
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““The big man shrugged, "I don't know. You're pretty good with the cards. Tell me what the odds are." [She] shifted her gaze to Michael, then back at Hollis. "This isn't a question of odds. Of all the men in the world, that woman chose you. If she's still out there, she's waiting for you. Staying alive any way she can until you find her. That's all that matters." Everybody waited for what Hollis would next say. "You're a real ball-buster, you know that? ...Let me pack a few things.””

Justin Cronin

About This Quote

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

Love and destiny transcend odds; true connection is guided by fate rather than probability.

In simple terms: Love beats chance.

Key Takeaway

Trust in the deeper purpose of relationships.

Themes

love fate hope relationships destiny

Mood

hopeful introspective

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • life decisions
  • search for lost loved ones
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

probability choice psychology narrative structure

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you believe fate or choice shapes love?
  • How do we balance hope with realistic expectations?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on fate may ignore personal agency.

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