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cdn2wheeler · 12-06-2007, 04:22 PM

I guess it comes down to what one means by "luck."

For instance, I consider myself lucky to have been born in a loving, respectful (well, usually) family, decent health and in a modern Western-style democracy. Those thing aren't anything I could control.

I forget who said it - perhaps Oprah Winfrey..? not sure - that luck is the confluence of preparation and opportunity. I've always liked that.

12-06-2007, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
cdn2wheeler Family Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,016	I guess it comes down to what one means by "luck." For instance, I consider myself lucky to have been born in a loving, respectful (well, usually) family, decent health and in a modern Western-style democracy. Those thing aren't anything I could control. I forget who said it - perhaps Oprah Winfrey..? not sure - that luck is the confluence of preparation and opportunity. I've always liked that.