Fate Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![“Man, be he who he may, experiences a last piece of good fortune and a last day. [Ger., Der Mensch erfahrt, er sei auch wer er mag, Ein letztes Gluck und einen letzten Tag.]” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca8/johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-36_fate_man-be-he-who-he-may-experiences-a-last_147865.jpg)
“Man, be he who he may, experiences a last piece of good fortune and a last day. [Ger., Der Mensch erfahrt, er sei auch wer er mag, Ein letztes Gluck und einen letzten Tag.]”
About This Quote
Everyone, regardless of status, may experience a final stroke of luck and a final day.
In simple terms: Even the great can have a last chance.
Key Takeaway
Cherish each moment.
Themes
fate
mortality
chance
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- life planning
- legacy building
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
existential reflection
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prepare for a final opportunity?
- How does awareness of mortality shape choices?
A Different Perspective
Luck is unpredictable and may not come.
![“The day of fortune is like a harvest day, We must be busy when the corn is ripe. [Ger., Ein tag der Gunst ist wie ein Tag der Ernte, Man muss geschaftig sein sobald sie reift.]” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7bd/johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-36_busy_the-day-of-fortune-is-like-a-harvest-day_354020.jpg)
![“It is the fortunate who should extol fortune. [Ger., Das Gluck erhebe billig der Begluckte.]” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86a/johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-36_fortunate_it-is-the-fortunate-who-should-extol-for_3013104.jpg)
![“Man blindly works the will of fate. [Ger., Blindlings that er blos den Willen des Geschickes.]” quote by Christoph Martin Wieland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/661/christoph-martin-wieland-35565_dens_man-blindly-works-the-will-of-fate-ger-b_3452.jpg)
