Quote by John Dewey

Luck, bad if not good, will always be with us. But it has a way of favoring the intelligent and showing its back to the stupid.

Luck, bad if not good, will always be with us. But it has a

Summary

This quote suggests that luck is ever-present in our lives, whether it is perceived as good or bad. However, it tends to gravitate towards those who are intelligent, while seemingly avoiding those who lack intelligence. In other words, the speaker asserts that people who possess intellect are more likely to experience fortunate outcomes, while those who lack it may face a dearth of favorable situations.

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By John Dewey

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