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Better be born lucky than wise

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Proverbial Meaning: People born lucky have a better life than those born wise.

Literal Origins: A successful life is often more dependent on luck than brains.

Common Usage: This proverb is not in common use. It may appear in some literature but isn’t used in everyday speech.

See also: An ounce of luck is better than a pound of wisdom

 
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