Quote by Mark Twain

When ill luck begins, it does not come in sprinkles, but in showers.

When ill luck begins, it does not come in sprinkles, but in

Summary

This quote suggests that when unfortunate circumstances occur, they tend to come all at once and in abundance rather than in isolated incidents. It implies that setbacks, problems, or misfortunes tend to compound and intensify rather than simply being isolated events. It emphasizes the idea that when things start going wrong, they often present a series of challenges or difficulties rather than a single isolated incident.

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Truth Luck Bad Luck

By Mark Twain

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