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“No man has perpetual good fortune. [Lat., Nulli est homini perpetuum bonum.]” quote by Plautus
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“No man has perpetual good fortune. [Lat., Nulli est homini perpetuum bonum.]”

Plautus

About This Quote

Source Play: Amphitruo, c. 200 BC

Good luck is temporary; fortunes change, so one should not rely on perpetual success.

In simple terms: Fortune is not permanent.

Key Takeaway

Stay humble and prepared for change.

Themes

fortune impermanence humility

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • financial investing
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

classical literature Stoicism probability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “good fortune” mean to you?
  • How do you prepare for inevitable changes?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on luck can ignore effort.

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