Chance Quote by Adah Louise Sutton
““It really doesn't matter in the least which one you take, you know. There isn't the smallest chance in the world of your ever getting it put up. Fifty dollars, please.””
About This Quote
The speaker suggests that the choice of which option to take is irrelevant because the chance of success is negligible, and then asks for a modest amount of money.
In simple terms: Choosing doesn’t matter when odds are tiny; request a small payment.
Key Takeaway
Accept low odds and ask for a modest fee.
Themes
probability
indifference
pragmatism
Mood
cynical
pragmatic
Type
observational
conversational
When to use this quote
- business transactions
- gambling
- every decisions
- budgeting
Key Concepts
risk assessment
economic negotiation
decision fatigue
Questions to Reflect On
- Why pursue an option with near‑zero success?
- What does the $50 request reveal about the speaker’s priorities?
A Different Perspective
Even with low odds, people may still seek a chance; the request for money may reflect desperation.
