Fortuna cum blanditur, captatum venit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When luck seems to smile on you, it often lures you into a trap.
- In plain terms
- Good fortune can be deceptive and lead to danger.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary when things seem too easy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spot false luck?
- Is caution needed when winning?
Another view
Not all good fortune hides a trap.
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