It is no great wonder if in long process of time, while…
“It is no great wonder if in long process of time, while fortune takes her course hither and thither, numerous coincidences should spontaneously occur. If the number and variety of subjects to be wrought upon be infinite, it is all the more easy for fortune, with such an abundance of material, to effect this similarity of results.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Fortune’s random actions produce many coincidences because of the vast range of events and subjects.
In simple terms: Random events cause coincidences due to many possibilities.
Expect unexpected parallels in life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- business trends
- scientific discoveries
- social movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you attribute meaning to random events?
- How does recognizing chance affect your expectations?
Coincidences may be overinterpreted as meaningful patterns.