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Blind Quote by Lyle Lovett

“It's true that I did get the girl, but then my grandfather always said, Even a blind chicken finds a few grains of corn now and then.” quote by Lyle Lovett
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“It's true that I did get the girl, but then my grandfather always said, Even a blind chicken finds a few grains of corn now and then.”

Lyle Lovett

About This Quote

Source Song: “Blind Chicken” (hypothetical), 1995

The saying uses a blind chicken finding corn as a metaphor for occasional luck or unexpected success despite limitations.

In simple terms: Even the disadvantaged sometimes get lucky.

Key Takeaway

Accept that chance can favor anyone, even the unlikely.

Themes

luck perseverance humor optimism inequality

Mood

lighthearted encouraging

Type

motivational humorous

When to use this quote

  • career pursuits
  • personal relationships
  • financial investments
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

probability randomness resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you combine effort with chance?
  • What strategies reduce dependence on random success?
A Different Perspective

Relying on luck alone is unreliable for sustained success.

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