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Chance Quote by Douglas Adams

“The light works," he said, indicating the window, "the gravity works," he said, dropping a pencil on the floor. "Anything else we have to take our chances with.” quote by Douglas Adams
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“The light works," he said, indicating the window, "the gravity works," he said, dropping a pencil on the floor. "Anything else we have to take our chances with.”

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About This Quote

Source Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, 1979

The quote humorously links light, gravity, and chance, suggesting that natural laws and risk-taking shape our experiences.

In simple terms: Light and gravity illustrate how chance influences life.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and observe how forces interact.

Themes

science humor uncertainty risk observation

Mood

playful curious thoughtful

Type

humorous philosophical

When to use this quote

  • experimenting with ideas
  • making decisions
  • creative problem solving
  • learning from failures

Key Concepts

physics probability human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance risk with preparation?
  • What natural forces guide your choices?
A Different Perspective

Chance alone cannot guarantee success; skill and preparation matter.

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