Chance Quote by William Cowper
“'Tis hard if all is false that I advance, A fool must now and then be right, by chance”
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.
Accept uncertainty, seek truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal doubt
- decision making
- moral judgment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you assuming?
- How do you balance doubt and action?
Even with false premises, action may still be needed.