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What does it mean?
Failure and bad luck do not define everyone; moments of fortune and self respect persist.
In plain terms
Even losers get lucky sometimes and still have some pride left.
What can you take from it?
Everyone deserves hope and dignity regardless of their struggles.

Where it applies

  • setbacks
  • failure
  • hard times

Putting it to work

  • find hope
  • keep pride
  • recognize luck

Questions to consider

  • When did luck help you?
  • How do you keep pride?

Another view

Luck can be inconsistent, and relying on it might not help.

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