A. E. Housman Quotes About Luck

Quotes about: Luck

• Strapped, noosed, nighing his hour, He stood and counted them and cursed his luck; And then the clock collected in the tower Its strength, and struck.

  A. E. Housman

  Strength, Luck, Towers

  A. E. Housman (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Illustrated)”, p.114, Delphi Classics

• Therefore, since the world has still Much good, but much less good than ill, And while the sun and moon endure Luck's a chance, but trouble's sure, I'd face it as a wise man would, And train for ill and not for good.

  A. E. Housman

  Wise, Moon, Men

  A. E. Housman (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Illustrated)”, p.89, Delphi Classics

• The thoughts of others Were light and fleeting, Of lovers' meeting Or luck or fame. Mine were of trouble, And mine were steady; So I was ready When trouble came.

  A. E. Housman

  Light, Luck, Lovers Meeting

  A. E. Housman (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Illustrated)”, p.6, Delphi Classics

• Luck's a chance, but trouble's sure.

  A. E. Housman

  Luck, Chance, Trouble

  A. E. Housman (2012). “A Shropshire Lad”, p.43, Courier Corporation

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