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

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

When Fortune smiles, I smile to think how quickly she will frown.

When Fortune smiles, I smile to think how quickly she will frown.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

To be fortunate is God, and more than God to mortals.

To be fortunate is God, and more than God to mortals.

Don't trust in fortune until you are in heaven.

Don't trust in fortune until you are in heaven.

Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty.

Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty.

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.

Make haste! The tide of Fortune soon ebbs.

Make haste! The tide of Fortune soon ebbs.

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

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