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“MOST THINGS DON’T HAPPEN” quote by Scott Westerfeld
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““MOST THINGS DON’T HAPPEN””

Scott Westerfeld

About This Quote

Source Novel: Uglies, Scott Westerfeld, 2005

The phrase suggests that most events never occur, reminding us that fear of unlikely outcomes is often unnecessary.

In simple terms: Most things never happen.

Key Takeaway

Focus on likely scenarios, not imagined catastrophes.

Themes

certainty anticipation fear

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • planning projects
  • risk assessment
  • daily decisions

Key Concepts

Probability bias overthinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unlikely event worries you most?
  • How can you balance preparation with realism?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring rare but possible events can be risky.

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