“It is sometimes by chance, rather than by logic, that we discover the truth”
— Umberto Eco
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Sometimes we find out what's true by luck instead of thinking things through carefully. For example, imagine a scientist trying to find a cure for a disease. They might do many planned experiments, but one day they spill a chemical by accident and discover a new solution. This unexpected event helps them make a big breakthrough. In everyday life, you might be searching for your lost keys all over the house, and then you randomly decide to check your bag and find them there. This shows that not everything is found by careful planning; sometimes we just get lucky. So, it's important to stay open to surprises and not be too rigid in our ways of searching for answers.
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Chance Discovery Exploration Insight Logic Philosophy Serendipity Truth Unexpected Wisdom
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