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Humourous Quote by Brandon Sanderson

“Giving her ten thousand Lifeless is enough to make even me consider my drunk-monkey theory.” “The one who chooses names and titles of the Returned?” “Exactly,” Lightsong said. “I’ve actually considered expanding the theory. I am now proposing to believe that God-or the universe, or time, or…” quote by Brandon Sanderson
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““Giving her ten thousand Lifeless is enough to make even me consider my drunk-monkey theory.” “The one who chooses names and titles of the Returned?” “Exactly,” Lightsong said. “I’ve actually considered expanding the theory. I am now proposing to believe that God-or the universe, or time, or whatever you think controls all of this-is all really just a drunk monkey.””

Brandon Sanderson

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Stormlight Archive, 2010s

A character likens the universe to a drunken monkey, suggesting randomness in cosmic order.

In simple terms: Universe may be chaotic like a drunk monkey.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty.

Themes

philosophy cosmology humor

Mood

playful thoughtful

Type

philosophical humorous

When to use this quote

  • scientific inquiry
  • spiritual contemplation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

determinism randomness theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you see patterns in chaos?
  • How does humor help grapple with existential questions?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex theories.

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