A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Courage and determination are more valuable than good fortune.
- In plain terms
- Being brave is better than being lucky.
- What can you take from it?
- Rely on your courage not chance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which matters more in your life?
- Can courage replace luck?
Another view
Sometimes luck is the only factor that determines survival.
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