Coincidence Quote by Claire LaZebnik
““Jana stares at him for a moment then abruptly turns to me. “It’s so weird bumping into you, Chloe—I was just thinking about you on the way here, about how I needed to ask you for notes from Monday’s history class. And here you are!” “Don’t say it’s an amazing coincidence,” David says. “Just don’t.” “What’s wrong with saying that? It is! I mean, what are the odds?” “On any given day, you probably think of dozens of different people at various times. But the only time anyone ever remembers thinking about someone is when they run into that person. It’s not coincidence—it’s selective memory.” “Whatever,” she says, rolling her eyes. “You do you, David.” “I always do,” he says calmly.””
About This Quote
Source Film: Unknown (dialogue excerpt), contemporary drama
People often notice coincidences only when they align with personal thoughts, revealing selective memory rather than true chance.
In simple terms: We remember coincidences that fit our thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize selective memory in daily encounters.
Themes
memory
coincidence
perception
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
conversational
narrative
When to use this quote
- social interactions
- meeting old friends
- unexpected encounters
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
selective attention
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selective memory shape your view of chance?
- Do you notice patterns that aren’t really there?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine randomness in events.
