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The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it
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"The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it"

- Seneca the Younger

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This quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca talks to the concept that the less we are worthy of good fortune, the more we hope for it. This suggests that when we are not deserving of something, we are more likely to wish for it. This could be interpreted as a suggestion to be humble and to not take good fortune for granted. It could likewise be interpreted as a tip to be grateful for the good luck we do have, and to not expect more than we deserve. This quote might also be interpreted as a pointer to be conscious of our actions and to strive to be deserving of good fortune. Eventually, this quote is a suggestion to be simple and to be mindful of our actions, as this will assist us to be deserving of good fortune.

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Seneca the Younger This quote is written / told by Seneca the Younger between 5 BC and 65 AC. He was a famous Statesman from Rome. The author also have 125 other quotes.

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