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Henceforth I ask not good fortune. I myself am good fortune
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"Henceforth I ask not good fortune. I myself am good fortune"

- Walt Whitman

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This quote by Walt Whitman speaks to the power of self-determination and the belief that a person can create their own destiny. He is saying that he no longer requires to rely on luck or chance to accomplish success, due to the fact that he has the power to produce his own good luck. He is positive in his own capabilities and thinks that he can make his own luck. This quote is a reminder that all of us have the power to shape our own lives and develop our own success. It encourages us to take control of our lives and to believe in ourselves and our capabilities. It is a suggestion that we can all be our own good fortune.

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Walt Whitman This quote is written / told by Walt Whitman between May 31, 1819 and March 26, 1892. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 64 other quotes.

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