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One should never pursue the hazards of fortune to their…

“One should never pursue the hazards of fortune to their very ends andit behooves all adventurers to treat their good luck with reverence, neither bothering nor upsetting it.” quote by Francois Rabelais
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“One should never pursue the hazards of fortune to their very ends andit behooves all adventurers to treat their good luck with reverence, neither bothering nor upsetting it.”

Francois Rabelais

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Respect luck and and treating not not to not you it it, and avoid trying to control it.

In simple terms: Treat luck with respect and don’t try to control it.

Key Takeaway

Honor chance, avoid meddling.

Themes

humility luck respect

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • gambling
  • investment decisions
  • creative projects
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

Stoicism fate moderation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance respect for luck with personal effort?
  • When does reverence become superstition?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on luck can lead to complacency.

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