Achievement Quote by Guy Gavriel Kay
![“He had a sense—honed by experience—that what he’d contrived might achieve something of the effect he wanted. That, Martinius had always said, was the best any man in this fallible world could expect. [p. 67]” quote by Guy Gavriel Kay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0de/guy-gavriel-kay-2769_achievement_he-had-a-sense-honed-by-experience-that_2084547.jpg)
““He had a sense—honed by experience—that what he’d contrived might achieve something of the effect he wanted. That, Martinius had always said, was the best any man in this fallible world could expect. [p. 67]””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay, 1990
A character believes that careful planning can shape outcomes, but acknowledges human fallibility limits expectations.
In simple terms: Planning helps, but people are imperfect.
Key Takeaway
Plan wisely, accept uncertainty.
Themes
planning
human fallibility
expectations
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project management
- creative writing
- leadership
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
strategy
optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits your expectations?
- How do you adapt when plans fail?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can blind to unforeseen events.
![“[We let] the universality of fantasy, of once upon a time, allow escapist fiction to be more than just that - to also bring us home.” quote by Guy Gavriel Kay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dd1/guy-gavriel-kay-2769_escapist_we-let-the-universality-of-fantasy-of-on_299833.jpg)
