--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Devils and whores. It is bad luck to talk…" description: "\"“Devils and whores. It is bad luck to talk of such things without a drink in your hand.”\" — David Krae" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/da1/david-krae-57313_bad-luck_devils-and-whores-it-is-bad-luck-to-talk_2323990.jpg" --- # Devils and whores. It is bad luck to talk of such things… ![“Devils and whores. It is bad luck to talk of such things without a drink in your hand.” quote by David Krae](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/da1/david-krae-57313_bad-luck_devils-and-whores-it-is-bad-luck-to-talk_2323990.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/da1/david-krae-57313_bad-luck_devils-and-whores-it-is-bad-luck-to-talk_2323990.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/da1/david-krae-57313_bad-luck_devils-and-whores-it-is-bad-luck-to-talk_2323990.jpg) > ““Devils and whores. It is bad luck to talk of such things without a drink in your hand.”” [David Krae](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-krae/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Superstitious belief that speaking of devils and whores without a drink brings bad luck. **In simple terms:** Talk of taboo topics needs a drink for luck. Key Takeaway Be aware of superstitions influencing behavior. Themes superstition taboo luck social rituals Mood curious lighthearted Type cultural humorous observational When to use this quote - social gatherings - writing - performance - personal coping - ritual design Key Concepts cultural folklore psychology of belief Questions to Reflect On - Why do we link luck to rituals? - Can we discuss taboo topics without superstition? 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