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Lottery Quotes

Luck, chance and long odds explained.

These lottery quotes use the idea loosely, comparing a career break or sports win to hitting the jackpot, alongside a literal account of lottery funds raised over two decades. The comparisons feel earned rather than forced. See Chance quotes for more on unpredictable outcomes.

Five sets is a kind of lottery. Anything can happen.

Quotes by Marat Safin

My first audition was for a commercial for the lottery. I didn't get it, so I hate the lottery.

Quotes by Kat Dennings

I look at the PGA, and it was like winning the lottery.

Quotes by John Daly

In twenty years, the Lottery has raised over $1.4 billion. It has been run successfully and efficiently.

Quotes by Jane D. Hull

Chance Quotes

I won the lottery. I don't care what it costs.

Quotes by Jack Whittaker

Knock on wood, but I think we hit the gestational carrier lottery!

Quotes by Giuliana Rancic

Lottery tickets are a surtax on desperation.

Quotes by Douglas Coupland

We didn't have money put away in the bank for a college fund; soccer was our lottery ticket, our gamble.

Quotes by Clint Dempsey

The real way I became a model is I won a genetic lottery, and I became the recipient of a legacy.

Quotes by Cameron Russell

Emotion Quotes

Forget the lottery. Bet on yourself instead.

Quotes by Brian Koslow

I feel like I've won the musical lottery.

Quotes by Anderson East

Frequently Asked Questions

How is "lottery" used metaphorically in these quotes?
Several compare unpredictable outcomes, like a five-set tennis match or a major career break, to winning the lottery, using it as shorthand for long odds paying off. That metaphorical use is more common here than literal lottery talk.
Is there a literal lottery fact included in these quotes?
Yes, one quote cites a specific lottery having raised over $1.4 billion over twenty years, praised for running efficiently. It grounds the topic in real financial impact rather than just metaphor.
Why do people compare career wins to lottery wins?
Winning a major opportunity, like a PGA showing, can feel as improbable and life-changing as an actual jackpot, which is exactly the comparison one quote draws. It captures the emotional weight of unlikely success.
Is there a personal, humorous lottery story here?
Yes, one speaker recalls failing an audition for a lottery commercial and joking that the experience made them dislike the lottery altogether. It's a lighter, self-deprecating entry among the more serious comparisons.
What pages should I explore after lottery quotes?
Try Hope quotes for the optimistic side of long odds, or Chance quotes for more on unpredictability.

One quote turns a failed audition for a lottery commercial into a wry joke about disliking the lottery itself. Continue with Hope quotes for the optimistic side of long odds.