In the book "I Still Dream About You" by Fannie Flagg, a conversation between Hazel and Maggie highlights the importance of actively seeking fortune instead of waiting for it to come to you. Hazel shares her approach to finding luck, suggesting that although it’s pleasant for luck to appear unexpectedly, she believes in searching for her own. She metaphorically refers to her lucky pennies as symbols of this quest for fortune.
Hazel also mentions that she gives away the lucky pennies she finds, emphasizing a philosophy of generosity. By sharing her luck with others, she feels that she is fostering a cycle of good fortune that ultimately returns to her, reinforcing the idea that positive energy and kindness contribute to one’s own luck in life.