Quote by Henry Fielding

To speak a bold truth, I am, after much mature deliberation, inclined to suspect that the public voice hath, in all ages, done much injustice to Fortune, and hath convicted her of many facts in which she had not the least concern.

To speak a bold truth, I am, after much mature deliberation,

Summary

This quote suggests that the general public often unfairly blames or criticizes "Fortune" (referring to luck or chance) for various events or circumstances, without considering other possible causes. The speaker, through careful reflection, believes that people tend to attribute outcomes to luck or fate even when it may not be appropriate. It emphasizes the need for discernment and critical thinking when assessing the role of luck in different situations, highlighting the tendency of society to oversimplify complex situations by putting the blame solely on external forces such as fortune.

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