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Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius
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"Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius"

- Isaac Disraeli

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This quote by Isaac Disraeli suggests that success and fortune are not always the outcome of genius. It implies that genius is not constantly rewarded with wealth and popularity, and that luck and opportunity frequently play a larger role in attaining success. Disraeli is suggesting that genius is not constantly adequate to guarantee success, and that fortune is typically an essential factor. He is saying that genius is not constantly enough to ensure success, and that luck and chance frequently play a bigger function in attaining success. He is likewise indicating that genius is not always rewarded with wealth and fame, and that fortune has actually seldom been the companion of genius. This quote is a tip that success is not always the outcome of hard work and talent, which luck and opportunity can frequently be the deciding consider accomplishing success.

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Isaac Disraeli This quote is written / told by Isaac Disraeli between December 11, 1766 and January 19, 1848. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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