"He who waits upon fortune is never sure of a dinner."
Simplified meaning
If you rely only on luck to get what you need, you might end up with nothing. For example, imagine someone who wants to get a job but doesn’t apply for any positions or gain new skills, just hoping they’ll get hired out of the blue. They probably won't find work. Instead, they should actively seek out opportunities and work hard to improve themselves, increasing their chances of success. It’s about taking action rather than just hoping things will magically work out. This means you need to put in effort to achieve your goals, rather than waiting around and hoping for the best.
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Action Effort Fortune Initiative Motivation Opportunity Procrastination Self-reliance Success Uncertainty
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