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“I had long ago learned to ignore things I could not resolve. Whenever I was faced with such choices, something always occured to tip the scales one way or another and relieve me of the decision. I watched the skies for portents from the Gods.” quote by W.A. Hoffman
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““I had long ago learned to ignore things I could not resolve. Whenever I was faced with such choices, something always occured to tip the scales one way or another and relieve me of the decision. I watched the skies for portents from the Gods.””

W.A. Hoffman

About This Quote

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

Ignoring unsolvable problems leads to reliance on fate or divine signs to decide.

In simple terms: Unresolved issues invite random solutions.

Key Takeaway

Seek practical resolutions.

Themes

decision‑making acceptance faith

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • personal dilemmas
  • spiritual quests

Key Concepts

determinism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What decisions do you defer to luck?
  • Can you confront the issue directly?
A Different Perspective

Random outcomes can be unsatisfying.

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