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Fortunes made in no time are like shirts made in no time; it's ten to one if they hang long read more
Fortunes made in no time are like shirts made in no time; it's ten to one if they hang long together.
Every noble work is at first impossible.
Every noble work is at first impossible.
Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.
Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
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 is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.
Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.
It is the fortunate who should extol fortune.
[Ger., Das Gluck erhebe billig der Begluckte.]
It is the fortunate who should extol fortune.
[Ger., Das Gluck erhebe billig der Begluckte.]
Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.
Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.