It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want read more

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife

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 individual is the architect of his own fortune.

Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.

Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.

Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.

He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.

He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.

Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.

Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

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.]

Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like read more

Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm.rn