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“never had a gift but one, to know when the great wheel gives to a touch, to know and act. I had thought that foresight lost, last year in Erhenrang, and never to be regained. A great delight it was to feel that certainty again, to know that I could steer my fortune and the world’s chance like a…” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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““never had a gift but one, to know when the great wheel gives to a touch, to know and act. I had thought that foresight lost, last year in Erhenrang, and never to be regained. A great delight it was to feel that certainty again, to know that I could steer my fortune and the world’s chance like a bob-sled down the steep, dangerous hour.””

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

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

Regaining a rare intuition lets one steer destiny like a sled on a steep hill.

In simple terms: Intuition can guide fate.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate and trust your intuition.

Themes

intuition destiny self‑knowledge

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative projects
  • career choices
  • life direction

Key Concepts

foresight personal agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate intuition from wishful thinking?
  • When has intuition led you astray?
A Different Perspective

Intuition can be unreliable without evidence.

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