Quote by Josh Billings
As long as we are lucky we attribute it to our smartness; our bad luck we give the gods credit for.
Summary
This quote suggests that when we experience good fortune or luck, we often attribute it to our own intelligence or skills. However, when we encounter difficulties or misfortune, we tend to put the blame on external forces such as the gods or luck. It highlights the human tendency to take personal credit for success, while shifting responsibility for failure onto external factors beyond our control.