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“'Tis hard if all is false that I advance, A fool must now and then be right, by chance” quote by William Cowper
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“'Tis hard if all is false that I advance, A fool must now and then be right, by chance”

William Cowper

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Task, William Cowper, 1785

Feeling trapped by falsehoods, the speaker sees progress as futile, yet acknowledges occasional correctness by chance.

In simple terms: Falsehoods hinder progress, but luck can make a fool seem right.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty, seek truth.

Themes

truth uncertainty progress luck

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal doubt
  • decision making
  • moral judgment

Key Concepts

philosophy existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are you assuming?
  • How do you balance doubt and action?
A Different Perspective

Even with false premises, action may still be needed.

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