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 indulging in excessive risk-taking or relying solely on luck in hopes of achieving success will ultimately lead to failure. By comparing it to the concept of purchasing lottery tickets, the quote emphasizes that the more tickets one possesses, the higher the chances of losing. The quote serves as a cautionary tale, reminding individuals that relying on random chances and not taking practical and calculated steps is likely to result in disappointment and a diminished likelihood of success.

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By Adam Smith

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