Fortune Quotes

Fortune knocks at every man's door once in a life, but in a good many cases the man is in more

Fortune knocks at every man's door once in a life, but in a good many cases the man is in a neighboring saloon and does not hear her.

Fortunes made in no time are like shirts made in no time; it's ten to one if they hang long more

Fortunes made in no time are like shirts made in no time; it's ten to one if they hang long together.

Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.

Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.

It is a madness to make fortune the mistress of events, because in herself she is nothing, but is ruled more

It is a madness to make fortune the mistress of events, because in herself she is nothing, but is ruled by prudence.

Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.

Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.

Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character.

Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character.

He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.

He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.

The day of fortune is like a harvest day,
We must be busy when the corn is ripe.
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The day of fortune is like a harvest day,
We must be busy when the corn is ripe.
[Ger., Ein tag der Gunst ist wie ein Tag der Ernte,
Man muss geschaftig sein sobald sie reift.]

Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.

Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.