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“She leaned back a little in her chair and looked at me in silence for a considerable time. Finally she said, “Of all the banks, in all the world, you had to walk into this one.” “We’ll always have Cambridge,” I said.” quote by Robert B. Parker
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““She leaned back a little in her chair and looked at me in silence for a considerable time. Finally she said, “Of all the banks, in all the world, you had to walk into this one.” “We’ll always have Cambridge,” I said.””

Robert B. Parker

About This Quote

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

A woman remarks that among all banks, this one is the worst, suggesting a personal or emotional failure tied to a place.

In simple terms: She feels this setting is especially unlucky for her.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge personal biases toward locations.

Themes

relationships failure place irony

Mood

thoughtful wry

Type

dialogue literary

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • financial decisions
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology environmental influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a place feel unlucky?
  • Can we separate environment from personal failure?
A Different Perspective

The comment may be hyperbolic, not literal.

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