Game Quote by George R. R. Martin
““I never win anything," Dolorous Edd complained. "The gods always smiled on Watt, though. When the wildlings knocked him off the Bridge of Skulls, somehow he landed in a nice depp proof of water. How lucky was that, missing all those rocks?" "Was it a long fall?" Green wanted to know. "Did landing in the pool of water save his life?" "No," said Dolorous Edd. "He was dead already, from that axe in his head. Still, it was pretty lucky, missing the rocks.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Song of Ice and Fire, 5 (A Dance with Dragons)
A character reflects on how fate can seem generous even when outcomes are predetermined, highlighting irony in perceived luck versus inevitable death.
In simple terms: Fate appears kind but cannot change destiny.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that luck may mask inevitable outcomes.
Themes
fate
irony
perception
death
luck
Mood
wry
reflective
darkly humorous
Type
literary
dialogue
ironic
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- political intrigue
- survival scenarios
- storytelling
- character dialogue
Key Concepts
determinism
irony
narrative irony
Questions to Reflect On
- Does perceived luck change how we act?
- Can irony teach us about acceptance?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes a supernatural view of luck that may not hold in realistic contexts.
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