Luck, if it mean nothing more than an event of which the…
“Luck, if it mean nothing more than an event of which the cause is not apparent, is a term that may be employed without error; but if it means, as it generally does, an event which has no cause at all, a mere chance, it is a bad word, a heathen term; drop it from your vocabulary; trust nothing to luck, nor expect anything from it; avoid all practical use or dependence upon this or its kindred words, fate, chance, fortune.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Luck is portrayed as an unreliable concept; the author urges abandoning belief in chance and relying on purposeful action instead.
In simple terms: Luck is unreliable; act purposefully.
Key Takeaway
Trust effort, not chance.
Themes
faith
determinism
personal responsibility
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- self‑improvement
- risk management
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we ever fully eliminate randomness?
- What role does faith play in coping with uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Some view luck as a useful heuristic in uncertainty.