I am a lucky man. I have had a dream and it has come true, and that is not a thing that happens often to men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels lucky that his dream came true, noting it rarely happens.
- In plain terms
- He feels lucky his dream came true.
- What can you take from it?
- Dreams coming true are rare and fortunate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Did you pursue a dream?
- How lucky do you feel?
Another view
Hard work often plays a larger role than luck.
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