It has always seemed to me that so long as you produce your dramatic effect, accuracy of detail matters little. I have never striven for it and I have made some bad mistakes in consequence. What matter if I hold my readers?
Arthur Conan DoyleRead
His love of danger, his intense appreciation of the drama of an adventure--all the more intense for being held tightly in--his consistent view that every peril in life is a form of sport, a fierce game betwixt you and Fate, with Death as a forfeit, made him a wonderful companion at such hours.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the embrace of danger as an exhilarating aspect of life and adventure.
In this quote, Arthur Conan Doyle encapsulates the essence of a person who perceives life’s dangers as thrilling challenges rather than fears. This perspective promotes the idea that each challenge is akin to a game where fate decides the outcome, making such individuals especially engaging companions for adventures that test one’s limits.
Themes
AdventureDangerFateLifeCompanionship
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a motivational speech about embracing challenges.
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