Max Gunther quotes:

If you're losing a tug of war with a tiger, give it the rope. You can always buy a new one.

Chaos is not dangerous until it begins to look orderly.

It is unlikely that God's plan for the universe includes making you rich.

The lucky renew their energy through the activity in which they're engaged,

It is true that when we take chances, we stand to lose. But it is also true that we will never win anything if we never even enter the game. Lucky people are aware of the possibility of losing, and indeed they may lose often. But since the chances they take are small, the losses tend to be small. By being willing to accept small losses they put themselves in position to make large gains.