Quote by George Orwell

Fate seemed to be playing a series of extraordinarily unamusing jokes.

Fate seemed to be playing a series of extraordinarily unamus

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker feels as though fate is purposefully orchestrating a series of unfortunate events or circumstances that they find rather ironic or mocking. The use of the word "unamusing" indicates a sense of frustration or disappointment with the way in which fate seems to be unpredictable and causing unpleasant surprises. It highlights the belief that external forces, such as destiny or luck, can sometimes work against one's desired outcomes in a manner that appears deliberately comical in its unfortunate outcomes.

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By George Orwell

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