Luck is the residue of design.
Interpretation
Luck often results from careful planning and preparation.
John Milton's quote suggests that what we often perceive as luck is not merely random chance but rather the outcome of well-thought-out strategies and deliberate actions. In this perspective, those who design their paths and work hard to achieve their goals are more likely to create favorable circumstances that appear to be lucky moments, underscoring the importance of effort and intention in the pursuit of success.
In practice
In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship, one might say, 'Remember, luck is the residue of design.'
They, looking back, all the eastern side beheld Of Paradise, so late their happy seat, Waved over by that flaming brand, the gate With dreadful faces thronged and fiery arms: Some natural tears they dropped, but wiped them soon; The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide; They, hand in hand, with wandering steps and slow, Through Eden took their solitary way.
The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveller.
Ev'n them who kept thy truth so pure of old, When all our fathers worshipp'd stocks and stones.
Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss
The end of all learning is to know God, and out of that knowledge to love and imitate Him.
Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.
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Seriously. I'm not playing to prove anything to journalists. I'm playing for myself, for my fans,to make people happy.
Nobody ever lost money taking a profit
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