Jonah-John-if I had been a Sam, I would have been a Jonah still-not because I have been unlucky for others, but because somebody or something has compelled me to be certain places, at certain times, without fail. Conveyances and motives, both conventional and bizarre, have been provided. And, according to plan, at each appointed second, at each appointed place this Jonah was there.

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's belief that they are predetermined to be in certain places at certain times, likening themselves to the biblical character of Jonah who was constantly directed to fulfill a certain fate. They imply that their presence in specific situations was not due to personal misfortune for others, but rather due to external forces or a higher power guiding them. Not only have they been given various means of transportation and reasons for being in certain locations, but they have also adhered strictly to this predetermined schedule without fail.

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