Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

Fortune, the great commandress of the world,
Hath divers ways to advance her followers:
To some she read more

Fortune, the great commandress of the world,
Hath divers ways to advance her followers:
To some she gives honor without deserving;
To other some, deserving without honor;
Some wit, some wealth,--and some, wit without wealth;
Some wealth without wit; some nor wit nor wealth.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

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.

Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.

Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.

Make haste! The tide of Fortune soon ebbs.

Make haste! The tide of Fortune soon ebbs.

If hindrances obstruct the way,
Thy magnanimity display.
And let thy strength be seen:
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If hindrances obstruct the way,
Thy magnanimity display.
And let thy strength be seen:
But O, if Fortune fill thy sail
With more than a propitious gale,
Take half thy canvas in.

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.