Luck was a joke. Even good luck was just bad luck with its hair combed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Luck is unpredictable and often just a different angle of bad luck.
- In plain terms
- Good luck is just bad luck looking better.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not rely on luck for success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you trust luck?
- What role does chance play in your life?
Another view
Some people do experience genuine consistent luck.
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