The things that don't happen to us that we'll never know didn't happen to us. The nonstories. The extra minute to find the briefcase that makes you late to the spot where a tractor trailer mauled another car instead of yours. The woman you didn't meet because she couldn't get a taxi to the party you had to leave early from. All of life is a series of nonstories if you look at it that way. We just don't know what they are.

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This quote reflects the idea that there are countless events and experiences that could have happened to us, but didn't. It highlights the significance of these "nonstories" in shaping our lives, even though we may never be aware of them. Each missed opportunity, chance encounter, or small delay contributes to the trajectory of our existence. Viewing life as a series of nonstories invites contemplation of the endless possibilities and the unpredictable nature of fate that ultimately shape our individual narratives.

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