Around the 1800's, "Mr. Sorn" became a popular term to refer to circumstances in no one's control. This originated from "The Crimes of Mr. Sorn" by Johannes Applery, depicting a fictitious Mr. Sorn as a mastermind carrying out a plan by placing things in just the right place, knowing exactly how others will act in the situation. However, over time, Mr. Sorn was viewed less as an unstoppable force to be dreaded and more someone to face fearlessly and overcome. This may have been started by Geoffrey Baye. The original text cannot be found, but he is quoted to have once wrote this:
"I've met a bevy of folks who whimper and run at the sight of Mr. Sorn, even though they know well that by abandoning ship that they are giving him free rein to rummage and pilfer through all of your most treasured possessions. You cannot leave dealing with Mr. Sorn up to chance, as he is chance himself, and he clearly does you no favors. You must deal with him yourself, as scary as that might be, but as long as you have choice and the ability to take opportunities, Mr. Sorn can do nothing to you."
I think half of that is useless nonsense but the other half I agree with
"I've met a bevy of folks who whimper and run at the sight of Mr. Sorn, even though they know well that by abandoning ship that they are giving him free rein to rummage and pilfer through all of your most treasured possessions. You cannot leave dealing with Mr. Sorn up to chance, as he is chance himself, and he clearly does you no favors. You must deal with him yourself, as scary as that might be, but as long as you have choice and the ability to take opportunities, Mr. Sorn can do nothing to you."
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