Quote by Adam Smith

Adventure upon all the tickets in the lottery, and you lose for certain; and the greater the number of your tickets the nearer your approach to this certainty.

Adventure upon all the tickets in the lottery, and you lose

Summary

This quote suggests that taking risks and pursuing numerous opportunities in life, similar to buying multiple tickets in a lottery, will inevitably lead to failure. The more chances one takes, the more likely they are to experience disappointment and face the certainty of losing. It warns against blindly pursuing multitude options without careful consideration, as the chances of success diminish with each new endeavor. Ultimately, this quote discourages excessive risk-taking and promotes a more thoughtful and calculated approach to decision-making.

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