Bluffs Quote by Patrick deWitt
“This perhaps was what lay at the root of the hysteria surrounding what came to be known as the Gold Rush: Men desiring a feeling of fortune; the unlucky masses hoping to skin or borrow the luck of others, or the luck of a destination. A seductive notion, and one I thought to be wary of. To me, luck was something you either earned or invented through strength of character. You had to come by it honestly; you could not trick or bluff your way into it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt, 2011
Luck is portrayed as a product of personal effort and character, not a random gift, warning against the temptation to rely on others' fortune.
In simple terms: Luck comes from effort, not chance.
Key Takeaway
Earn luck through character.
Themes
fortune
effort
character
temptation
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- financial risk
- personal development
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
self‑reliance
ethical conduct
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cultivate personal luck?
- What risks arise from chasing others' fortune?
A Different Perspective
Luck cannot be obtained by deceit or shortcuts.
![“I got used to [ Lars Von Trier] doing the narration for 'Dogville' and 'Manderley.' And I said to him I do these narrations for you but you never put me in a film! So he called my bluff and put me in 'Melancholia' and I was thrilled about that.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/john-hurt-1669_bluffs_i-got-used-to-lars-von-trier-doing-the-n_55595.jpg)
