Quote by Michel de Montaigne

Fortune, seeing that she could not make fools wise, has made them lucky.

Fortune, seeing that she could not make fools wise, has made

Summary

This quote suggests that luck often compensates for the lack of wisdom or intelligence in individuals. It implies that those who are not particularly wise or intelligent can still experience success or good fortune because luck favors them. It highlights the role of chance or favorable circumstances in determining the outcomes in someone's life, sometimes surpassing the importance of knowledge or intellect.

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By Michel de Montaigne

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