Blind Quote by Samuel Smiles
“Fortune has often been blamed for her blindness; but fortune is not so blind as men are. Those who look into practical life will find that fortune is usually on the side of the industrious, as the winds and waves are on the side of the best navigators.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Self-Help by Samuel Smiles, 1859
Hard work and practical effort attract good fortune more reliably than luck alone.
In simple terms: Industry beats luck.
Key Takeaway
Focus on diligent work.
Themes
industry
fortune
effort
practicality
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- entrepreneurship
- personal finance
- project management
Key Concepts
Meritocracy
cause and effect
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate industrious habits?
- What role does luck still play in success?
A Different Perspective
Luck can be unpredictable; effort may not guarantee success.
![“Man's fortune is usually changed at once; life is changeable. [Lat., Actutum fortunae solent mutarier; varia vita est.]” quote by Plautus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dbe/plautus-1263_changeable_man-s-fortune-is-usually-changed-at-once_3125443.jpg)
