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Some people are so fond of ill-luck that they run half-way to
meet it.
Some people are so fond of ill-luck that they run half-way to
meet it.
Better an ounce of luck than a pound of gold.
Better an ounce of luck than a pound of gold.
People always call it luck when you've acted more sensibly than they have.
People always call it luck when you've acted more sensibly than they have.
Watch out when you're getting all you want. Fattening hogs ain't in luck.
Watch out when you're getting all you want. Fattening hogs ain't in luck.
It is the mark of an inexperienced man not to believe in luck.
It is the mark of an inexperienced man not to believe in luck.
The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.
The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.
Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.
Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.
What helps luck is a habit of watching for opportunities, of having a patient but restless mind, of sacrificing one's read more
What helps luck is a habit of watching for opportunities, of having a patient but restless mind, of sacrificing one's ease or vanity, or uniting a love of detail to foresight, and of passing through hard times bravely and cheerfully.
Ten years from now I plan to be sitting here, looking out over my land. I hope I'll be writing read more
Ten years from now I plan to be sitting here, looking out over my land. I hope I'll be writing books, but if not, I'll be on my pond fishing with my kids. I feel like the luckiest guy I know.
