Quotation by

Emily Dickinson

Luck is not chance, it's toil fortune's expensive smile is earned.

Smile

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means that what we call luck is actually the result of hard work and effort. It suggests that good fortune or a kind smile from fate comes only after we have put in significant labor.

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Look back, and smile on perils past.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

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A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.