#Luck

Accidental Truth and the Illusion of Success

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach turns a simple household object into a sharp meditation on judgment. A stopped clock, though useless in practice, still aligns with the correct time twice a day; therefore, it can appear succes...

How Hard Work Manufactures Its Own Luck

At first hearing, the line often credited to Thomas Jefferson sounds like a wink at fortune; yet on closer inspection it reframes luck as readiness meeting opportunity. Work, in this view, is not a talisman but a prepara...

We Must Believe in Luck – Jean Cocteau

The quote humorously suggests that when people we dislike succeed, we often attribute it to luck rather than their talent or hard work. This reflects a psychological tendency to downplay the abilities of those we have ne...

Success Is Simply a Matter of Luck — Earl Wilson

This quote utilizes sarcasm to highlight the tendency of unsuccessful individuals to attribute success to luck rather than hard work, persistence, or skill.

The More I Practice, The Luckier I Get - Gary Player

This quote emphasizes that success is not due to mere chance but is the result of persistent hard work and practice. The more effort one puts into honing their skills, the better the results will be, which may appear to...