Bad luck Quote by John Connolly
“I thought it was her wicked stepmother who poisoned her...' '...Turned out the wicked stepmother had an alibi.' '...Seems she was off poisoning someone else at the time. Chance in a million, really. It was just bad luck.”
About This Quote
Source Short story excerpt,Unknown source)
A twist reveals the presumed villain was innocent, highlighting chance and misdirection.
In simple terms: The blamed stepmother was actually innocent; chance caused confusion.
Question assumptions and consider randomness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- crime investigation
- family drama
- plot twists
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would you seek before blaming?
- How does chance affect our judgments?
Relying on assumptions can lead to false conclusions.