Age Quote by Henry Fielding
“To speak a bold truth, I am, after much mature deliberation, inclined to suspect that the public voice hath, in all ages, done much injustice to Fortune, and hath convicted her of many facts in which she had not the least concern.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tom Jones, 1749
The public often misrepresents fate, blaming it for events beyond its control.
In simple terms: People blame luck for things they can’t change.
Recognize where responsibility truly lies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- political discourse
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate between chance and responsibility?
- What role does narrative play in assigning blame?
Public opinion can be swayed by emotion rather than fact.