As Lucky or Unlucky Number
- In Chinese tradition, the number 18 is normally 十八 (shí bā), but it can also be read as 幺八 (yāo bā), which sounds like 要发 (yào fā), meaning that one is going to prosper. Thus, building floors numbered "18" are often very expensive in China.
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Famous quotes containing the words lucky, unlucky and/or number:
“If that slut
stepped on your foot
just to get out of the muck,
then, Lucky Man,
why all this gooseflesh now?”
—Hla Stavhana (c. 50 A.D.)
“Our actions seem to have their lucky and unlucky stars, to which a great part of that blame and that commendation is due which is given to the actions themselves.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)
“I am walking over hot coals suspended over a deep pit at the bottom of which are a large number of vipers baring their fangs.”
—John Major (b. 1943)