Believe Quote by Jacqueline Carey
“There are those who hold that there is a pattern to all that is said and done in this world, that no thing happens without reason nor out of time. As to that, I cannot speak, for I have seen too many threads cut short to believe it, but of a surety, I have seen too the weft of my fate shuttled on the loom. If there is a pattern, I do not think there is anyone among us who can stand at a great enough distance to discern it; yet I will not say that it is not so.”
About This Quote
The speaker doubts a universal pattern in events, noting personal experience of unpredictable outcomes despite seeking order.
In simple terms: Uncertain if life follows a pattern; many threads end abruptly.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty; seek meaning without over‑reliance
Themes
order
uncertainty
fate
Mood
inquisitive
philosophical
Type
introspective
analytical
When to use this quote
- life planning
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you look for patterns in daily life?
- How do you cope with randomness?
A Different Perspective
Seeking patterns may lead to false certainty.
