Quote by Amelia E. Barr

This world is run with far too tight a rein for luck to interfere. Fortune sells her wares; she never gives them. In some form or other, we pay for her favors; or we go empty away.

This world is run with far too tight a rein for luck to inte

Summary

This quote suggests that luck does not play a significant role in how the world operates. It implies that we cannot rely on luck alone to achieve success or get what we want. Instead, it suggests that we have to actively pursue our goals, and sometimes even pay some sort of price or make a trade-off to attain the favors of fortune. In essence, this quote highlights the idea that we are responsible for our own destiny and that success comes through effort and determination rather than relying solely on luck.

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