Some people are so fond of ill-luck that they run half-way to meet it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some people actively seek out bad outcomes instead of avoiding them.
- In plain terms
- Certain people go looking for trouble.
- What can you take from it?
- People sometimes choose failure without realizing it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you ever bring problems on yourself?
- Why do people court trouble?
Another view
It ignores external factors that cause misfortune beyond personal choice.
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