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He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.
He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.
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.
Ill fortune seldom comes alone.
Ill fortune seldom comes alone.
Don't trust in fortune until you are in heaven.
Don't trust in fortune until you are in heaven.
It is fortune, not wisdom, that rules man's life.
[Lat., Vitam regit fortuna, non sapientia.]
It is fortune, not wisdom, that rules man's life.
[Lat., Vitam regit fortuna, non sapientia.]
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.
Fortune and love favor the brave.
Fortune and love favor the brave.
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.
Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.
Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.
