Quote by Don Marquis

now and then there is a person born who is so unlucky that he runs into accidents which started out to happen to somebody else.

now and then there is a person born who is so unlucky that h

Summary

This quote suggests the existence of individuals who experience an extraordinary amount of misfortune. They are described as being so unlucky that they encounter accidents that were originally intended for someone else. This implies that some people may be more susceptible to unpredictable, unfortunate circumstances compared to the average person. The quote captures the idea that certain individuals seem to attract or encounter bad luck, even when it is not necessarily their own doing.

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By Don Marquis

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