Quote by Jean de La Fontaine

In short, luck's always to blame.

In short, luck's always to blame.

Summary

This quote suggests that luck is often used as a scapegoat for things that go wrong or don't turn out as expected. It implies that people tend to attribute their failures or unfavorable circumstances to sheer chance rather than taking responsibility for their own actions or decisions. It highlights a tendency to overlook personal agency and instead assign the blame to external factors beyond one's control.

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By Jean de La Fontaine

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