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“You were lucky,' said Lettie. 'Fifteen feet further back, and the field belongs to Colin Anders.' 'You would have come anyway,' I told her. 'You would have saved me.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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““You were lucky,' said Lettie. 'Fifteen feet further back, and the field belongs to Colin Anders.' 'You would have come anyway,' I told her. 'You would have saved me.””

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Story: The Sandman, 1992

A narrow escape shows how fate and personal choice intertwine, highlighting gratitude for small mercies.

In simple terms: Escapes depend on luck and choices.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate chances and act with purpose.

Themes

fate choice gratitude

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • survival
  • friendship
  • conflict
  • decision making

Key Concepts

determinism agency serendipity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance luck with responsibility?
  • What choices would you make if the outcome was uncertain?
A Different Perspective

Luck alone isn’t enough; responsibility follows.

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