Tom Glavine Quotes

If I traveled to the end of the rainbow as Dame Fortune did intend, Murphy would be there to tell me the pot's at the other end.

I've become a professional failure - in order to pay the mortgage I have to remain unemployed. Luckily, a disaster always seems to befall me at exactly the right moment.

There is a certain comedy and pathos to trouble and accidents. Like when a driver has parked his car crookedly and then wonders why he has the bad luck of being hit.

Life is full of surprises, but never when you need one.

Things which you do not hope happen more frequently than things which you do hope.

Good for you, Ethan." That's what my poor mama would've said. Ma'am.

I have a feeling that when my ship comes in I'll be at the airport.

If you're too happy about anything, fate usually gives you a good sock in the jaw and knocks you down.

Surprises, like misfortunes, seldom come alone.

Many men, seemingly impelled by fortune, hasten forward to meet misfortune half way.

Saint Claire, the patron saint of the kick-me sign.

As Pride increases, Fortune declines.

I was driving my car, I crashed and broke my spine. So yes there are things worse in life than never being someone's sweetie.

Fortune's unjust; she ruins oft the brave, and him who should be victor, makes the slave.

Well, I would throw myself under the nearest bus, but considering my luck today, I’m sure it would break down less than a millimeter from me and just ruin my clothes…Probably break my watch, too. (Taryn)

Aren't I lucky, to have survived so much bad luck.

You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from.

Alas! how easily things go wrong!

Many count their chickens before they are hatched; and where they expect bacon, meet with broken bones.

Sometimes life has a cruel sense of humor, giving you the thing you always wanted at the worst time possible.

Why is it no one sent me yet one perfect limousine, do you suppose? Ah no, it's always just my luck to get one perfect rose.

A rabbit's foot may bring good luck to you, but it brought none to the rabbit.

Misfortune is never invited. And it comes and sits at the table without permission and it eats, leaving nothing but bones.

But Mousie, thou art no thy lane In proving foresight may be vain The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain For promis'd joy!