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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.
Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.
Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.
Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.
Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.
Fortune is the rod of the weak, and the staff of the brave.
Fortune is the rod of the weak, and the staff of the brave.
I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can read more
I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of read more
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.
Alas! by what slight means are great affairs brought to
destruction.
[Lat., Eheu! quam brevibus pereunt ingentia fatis.]
Alas! by what slight means are great affairs brought to
destruction.
[Lat., Eheu! quam brevibus pereunt ingentia fatis.]
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Neuer thinke you fortune can beare the sway,
Where Virtue's force, can cause her to obay.
Neuer thinke you fortune can beare the sway,
Where Virtue's force, can cause her to obay.
