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“I should have begun to worry then, for as fortune comes to you, so does it slip away.” quote by Alice Hoffman
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““I should have begun to worry then, for as fortune comes to you, so does it slip away.””

Alice Hoffman

About This Quote

Source Book: The World According to Garp by John Irving, 1978

Fortune is fleeting; when luck arrives, it can quickly disappear.

In simple terms: Luck is temporary.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate good times while they last.

Themes

impermanence luck mindfulness

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

philosophical advisory

When to use this quote

  • career success
  • financial windfalls
  • relationships
  • health

Key Concepts

philosophy economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prepare for change?
  • What can you do when luck fades?
A Different Perspective

Not all misfortunes are due to luck; effort matters.

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