Chance Quote by Democritus

Men are rather beholden ... generally to chance or anything else, than to logic, for the invention of arts and sciences.

— Francis Bacon

Stupid men are often capable of things the clever would not dare to contemplate...

— Terry Pratchett

“What men call chance is simply their ignorance of causes; if the statement that something had happened by chance were to mean that it…

— René Guénon

It is not true that men prefer foolish women. Rather they prefer women who can simulate foolishness whenever necessary, which is the very core…

— Paul Eldridge

The histories of the lives and fortunes of men are full of instances of this nature,--where favorable times and lucky accidents have done for…

— Laurence Sterne

Clever men are impressed in their differences from their fellows. Wise men are conscious of their resemblance to them.

— R. H. Tawney

Unless a man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him ridiculous.

— William Matthews

Those who are clever in imagination are far more pleased with themselves than prudent men could reasonably be.

— Blaise Pascal

There are many foolish people in the world and when a man in a rather high position puts on no frills, slaps them on…

— W. Somerset Maugham

Some men are wise some are otherwise

— Russyb

Chance is a name for our ignorance.

— Leslie Stephen

True intelligence very readily conceives of an intelligence superior to its own; and this is why truly intelligent men are modest.

— Andre Gide