If a love is to be unforgettable, fortuities must immediately start fluttering down to it like birds to Francis of Assisi's shoulders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Memorable love needs random chance to spark.
- In plain terms
- Great love starts with lucky coincidences.
- What can you take from it?
- Chance plays a big role in love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love fate or choice?
- Do coincidences matter?
Another view
Not all chance meetings lead to love.
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