Decision making Quote by W.A. Hoffman
““I had long ago learned to ignore things I could not resolve. Whenever I was faced with such choices, something always occured to tip the scales one way or another and relieve me of the decision. I watched the skies for portents from the Gods.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, 1915
Ignoring unsolvable problems leads to reliance on fate or divine signs to decide.
In simple terms: Unresolved issues invite random solutions.
Key Takeaway
Seek practical resolutions.
Themes
decision‑making
acceptance
faith
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- personal dilemmas
- spiritual quests
Key Concepts
determinism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What decisions do you defer to luck?
- Can you confront the issue directly?
A Different Perspective
Random outcomes can be unsatisfying.
