Chance Quote by Colum McCann
“She was forever tilted sideways by the notion that pain was inevitable, chance was cruel, and all human ingenuity should go towards the making of a good cup of tea.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann, 2009
The narrator sees pain, chance, and cruelty as inevitable, yet finds purpose in creating something comforting like tea.
In simple terms: Pain and chance are inevitable; seek comfort.
Key Takeaway
Find solace in simple rituals.
Themes
pain
chance
cruelty
comfort
tea
human ingenuity
Mood
reflective
calming
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stressful work
- personal loss
- daily routines
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
comfort seeking
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you transform suffering into comfort?
- What simple act brings you peace?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on tea may overlook larger systemic issues.
![“Pain in life is inevitable but suffering is not. Pain is what the world does to you, suffering is what you do to yourself [by the way you think about the 'pain' you receive]. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. [You can always be grateful that the pain is not worse in quality, quantity…” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/faa/gautama-buddha-163_be-grateful_pain-in-life-is-inevitable-but-suffering_611620.jpg)
