Quote by E. W. Howe

When a man has no reason to trust himself, he trusts in luck.

When a man has no reason to trust himself, he trusts in luck

Summary

This quote suggests that when a person lacks confidence or self-belief, they tend to rely on chance or luck to guide their actions and decisions. It implies that the absence of trust in oneself drives individuals to place their fate in external factors beyond their control. Therefore, instead of taking charge of their lives and relying on their own abilities, they resort to relying on random circumstances as their sole source of security and guidance.

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