Quote by Arabic Proverb

Throw a lucky man into the sea, and he will come up with a fish in his mouth.

Throw a lucky man into the sea, and he will come up with a f

Summary

This quote highlights the power of innate luck and resourcefulness possessed by certain individuals. It implies that even under the most challenging circumstances, a lucky person will somehow find a way to benefit or succeed. In this analogy, being thrown into the sea symbolizes adverse or difficult situations, and the fish in the mouth represents the unexpected stroke of luck or opportunity that the individual discovers. Overall, the quote emphasizes the idea that luck can play a significant role in shaping outcomes and that some individuals seem uniquely skilled at finding good fortune, even in the face of adversity.

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