Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.

Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.

The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a
goodly heritage.

The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a
goodly heritage.

Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.

Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.

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.

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.

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

Vicissitudes of fortune, which spares neither man nor the
proudest of his works, which buries empires and cities in read more

Vicissitudes of fortune, which spares neither man nor the
proudest of his works, which buries empires and cities in a
common grave.