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People are lucky and unlucky...according to the ratio…

“People are lucky and unlucky...according to the ratio between what they get and what they have been led to expect.” quote by Samuel Butler
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“People are lucky and unlucky...according to the ratio between what they get and what they have been led to expect.”

Samuel Butler

About This Quote

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

Luck depends on the gap between what one receives and what one expected.

In simple terms: Luck is expectation versus outcome.

Key Takeaway

Align expectations with reality.

Themes

fortune expectation psychology perception

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • financial planning
  • relationship management
  • career goals
  • personal development

Key Concepts

probability theory cognitive bias philosophy of luck

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do your expectations match reality?
  • How do you measure luck?
A Different Perspective

May cause disappointment if expectations are high.

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