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Some people are so fond of ill luck that they run halfway to meet it
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"Some people are so fond of ill luck that they run halfway to meet it"

- Douglas William Jerrold

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This quote by Douglas William Jerrold is a reminder that some people are so used to misfortune that they almost seem to invite it into their lives. It suggests that these people are so accustomed to misfortune that they nearly expect it, and even head out of their way to make it occur. This could be due to an absence of self-esteem or a downhearted outlook on life. It could likewise be an outcome of previous experiences that have actually left them feeling powerless and not able to control their own fate. Whatever the reason, this quote functions as a suggestion that we must not be so fast to accept bad luck and rather aim to produce our own luck. We need to take control of our lives and be proactive in producing our own success.

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Douglas William Jerrold This quote is written / told by Douglas William Jerrold between January 3, 1803 and June 8, 1857. He was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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