“This will mark the third time that an arrow has entered my chest. The first time brought me to Marianne Engel. The second time separated us.The third time will reunite us.”
“First time's a fluke; second time's a coincidence," said Velius."Third time's tradition," finished Erik.”
“Aim at a high mark and you'll hit it. No, not the first time, nor the second time. Maybe not the third. But keep on aiming and keep on shooting for only practice will make you perfect.”
“I read Hesse's Steppenwolf thrice. The first time I was enchanted, the second time disappointed, the third time appalled.”
“Sometimes, you get things right the first time. Others, the second. But the third time, they say, is the charm.”
“Don't let a thief into your house three times. The first time was enough. The second time was a chance. The third time means you're stupid.”