Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.

Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.

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.

Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a read more

Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune.

Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune,
He had not the method of making a fortune.

Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune,
He had not the method of making a fortune.

Let fortune empty her whole quiver on me.
I have a soul that, like an ample shield,
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Let fortune empty her whole quiver on me.
I have a soul that, like an ample shield,
Can take in all, and verge enough for more.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

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.]

Behind every great fortune there is a crime.

Behind every great fortune there is a crime.

Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.

Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.