bad luck, n.All

Sailors consider bananas, albatrosses, and whistling omens of bad luck.

Bad luck is hard work.

William McKinley (who was assassinated) often wore a trademark good luck charm. It was a red carnation worn on his lapel. While meeting with the public a 12 year old girl asked him for the flower. He gave it to her and moments later

Bad luck is broken by a stout heart.

Bad luck is being run over by the welcome wagon.

Bad luck is able to be turned by a clever man to his advantage, while a fool can turn even good luck to his disadvantage.

Bad luck is difficult to be in the presence of. Those who are down in the world are surrounded by a chill air, and we are glad to get away from them, as from a cold room.

Bad luck is a thing we give the Gods credit for while good luck we attribute to our smartness.

Bad luck comes by pounds and goes away by ounces.

Bad luck never lasts; it continues for a while, and then gets worse.