Quote by Ernest Hemingway

'We're always lucky,' I said and like a fool I did not knock on wood.

'We're always lucky,' I said and like a fool I did not knock

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes they are consistently lucky but, in a superstitious manner, expresses concern about jinxing it by not knocking on wood. It reflects the human tendency to acknowledge one's fortune but also portrays a sense of vulnerability or fear of tempting fate. The phrase "like a fool" implies that the speaker recognizes their irrational behavior but still feels compelled to ward off any potential negative consequences.

By Ernest Hemingway

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