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“He lifted up another card and set it down before him. 'Priest of Life, hah, now that's a good one. Game's done.' 'Who wins?' the Adjunct, her face pale as candlewax, asked in a whisper. 'Nobody,' Fiddler replied. 'That's Life for you.' He suddenly rose, tottered, then staggered for the door.” quote by Steven Erikson
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““He lifted up another card and set it down before him. 'Priest of Life, hah, now that's a good one. Game's done.' 'Who wins?' the Adjunct, her face pale as candlewax, asked in a whisper. 'Nobody,' Fiddler replied. 'That's Life for you.' He suddenly rose, tottered, then staggered for the door.””

Steven Erikson

About This Quote

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

A character reflects on the randomness of fate and the inevitability of loss, highlighting life's harsh, indifferent nature.

In simple terms: Life is random and often unfair.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty and keep moving forward.

Themes

fate loss resilience

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war
  • personal crisis
  • death
  • grief

Key Concepts

existentialism nihilism human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find purpose amid randomness?
  • What choices can you make when outcomes are uncertain?
A Different Perspective

Even in chaos, meaning can be found through personal agency.

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