“The solitude of the sea intensifies the thoughts and the facts of one's experience which seems to lie at the very centre of the world, as the ship which carries one always remains the centre figure of the round horizon.”
Book:Chance
Quote by Joseph Conrad
Work
Chance
This work examines the philosophical and practical implications of chance, discussing how random occurrences shape outcomes in nature, society, and personal experience. It considers the interplay between luck, probability, and human perception, without specifying a particular author or narrative context. more
Author
Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad, born on December 3, 1857 in Poland and died on August 3, 1924 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned British author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his profound descriptions of maritime life and his insightful explorations of human nature. more
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