Believe Quote by Robert B. Parker
“Coincidence exists, but believing in it never did me any good.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, 1990s, detective fiction
Coincidence is rare; reliance on it offers no real benefit.
In simple terms: Don’t rely on chance.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence, not luck.
Themes
logic
probability
skepticism
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- investigations
- business planning
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
causality
statistics
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate chance from pattern?
- When is intuition useful?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks serendipity’s role.
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