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Fortune, now see, now proudly
Pluck off thy veil, and view thy triumph; look,
Look what thou read more
Fortune, now see, now proudly
Pluck off thy veil, and view thy triumph; look,
Look what thou hast brought this land to!--
Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.
Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.
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.
When Fortune smiles, I smile to think how quickly she will frown.
When Fortune smiles, I smile to think how quickly she will frown.
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.
Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.
Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.
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.
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.
