Anna asked, Does that matter? What counts is the result, not the route by which one reaches the result. It's often all a matter of luck. Ulf pondered this. The role of luck in human affairs had always intrigued him. So much of what we did was influenced by factors that were beyond our control-the vagaries of others, sequences of events that we initiated in ignorance of where they would lead, chance meetings that led to the making of a decision that would change our life.
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Anna questioned the importance of the journey taken to achieve a result, emphasizing that what truly matters is the outcome itself. This perspective suggests that luck plays a significant role in human experiences, influencing our successes and failures in ways we can't predict. Ulf reflected on Anna's thoughts, considering how external factors often shape our lives despite our efforts to control them.

Ulf was intrigued by the concept of luck and how it intertwines with human affairs. He recognized that many pivotal moments in life stem from random events, chance encounters, and unforeseen consequences of our actions. This realization highlights the unpredictability of life and the delicate balance between intention and chance.

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