It's a funny old world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thatcher reflects on the unpredictable and ironic nature of world events.
- In plain terms
- She notes that life is often unpredictable.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept the unpredictability of events.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we handle uncertainty?
- What makes life funny?
Another view
It is vague and offers little actionable insight.
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