The proverb says, "Born lucky, always lucky," and I am…
“The proverb says, "Born lucky, always lucky," and I am very superstitious. As a small boy I was notoriously lucky. It was usual for one or two of our lads (per annum) to get drowned in the Mississippi or in Bear Creek, but I was pulled out in a 2/3 drowned condition 9 times before I learned to swim, and was considered to be a cat in disguise.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Superstition and repeated near‑deaths shaped a self‑image of being unusually lucky, despite frequent danger.
In simple terms: Lucky reputation from surviving peril.
Key Takeaway
Survival can become mythic.
Themes
luck
superstition
survival
identity
childhood
Mood
humorous
reflective
Type
anecdote
humor
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- cultural folklore
- psychology of risk
Key Concepts
personal anecdote
humor
Practical Applications
- memoir writing
- lecture illustration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repeated survival affect self‑perception?
- What role does superstition play in interpreting luck?