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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.” quote by Henry Fielding
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“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.”

Henry Fielding

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize where responsibility truly lies.

Themes

justice fortune perception

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • political discourse
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

determinism social bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we differentiate between chance and responsibility?
  • What role does narrative play in assigning blame?
A Different Perspective

Public opinion can be swayed by emotion rather than fact.

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