Keyword: Luck

It is bad luck to be superstitious.

Beliefs

Man blames fate for other accidents but feels personally responsible for a hole-in-one.

Golf Situations Sports

Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember, it didn’t work for the rabbit.

American humorist
Situations

Everything has its drawbacks, as the man said when his mother-in-law died, and they came down upon him for the funeral expenses.

(1859 – 1927) English writer
Death

I used to carry a rabbit’s foot for luck… then it was a monkey’s paw.. now it’s a camel’s toe.

(1978 – ) American actress, writer & comedian
Miscellaneous

It's bad luck to be superstitious.

Situations

Ever notice how random chance always picks you for jury duty, but not to win the lottery?

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine
Science/Weather Situations

It's bad luck to be superstititious.

Beliefs Murphy’s Laws

A self-made man is one who believes in luck and sends his son to Oxford.

(1902 – 1983) Australian novelist & short-story writer
Education Success

Luck: The thing that draws us for jury duty, but never for the lottery.

Definitions

A golf match is a test of your skill against your opponents' luck.

Golf Situations Sports

If he fell into a pile of horse shit, he’d start looking for a pony.

Characteristics Expressions

I’m not a believer in luck… but I do believe you need it.

Beliefs Misspokements Situations

Luck: An explanation for the other fellows’ success.

Definitions

Aren’t I lucky, to have survived so much bad luck.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist
Life Problems

The more I practice, the luckier I get.

(1935 – ) South African professional golfer
Golf Sports

Thirteen at a table is unlucky only when the hostess has only twelve chops.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
Situations

Never bet on a loser because you think his luck is bound to change.

Murphy’s Laws

My luck is getting worse and worse.. last night, for instance, I was mugged by a Quaker.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian
Conflict Crime

We must believe in luck; for how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like.

(1889 – 1963) French poet, novelist, playwright, artist & filmmaker
Situations Success

I get enough exercise just pushing my luck.

Activities Characteristics Exercise