One may fail to achieve what one deliberately strives for, yet unexpectedly succeed in something one attempts without intention; deliberate efforts may fail, but unintended actions may bring pleasant surprises.
他一心想在专业领域做出一番成就，但多年来进展缓慢；反而是在一次偶然的机会下，他随手写的小说却大受欢迎，真是着意栽花花不发，无意插柳柳成荫。
He was determined to achieve something significant in his professional field, but progress was slow for years; ironically, during a chance encounter, a novel he casually wrote became very popular. It truly embodies 'deliberate efforts may fail, but unintended actions may bring pleasant surprises'.
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