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A pioneer is generally a man who has outlived his credit or fortune in the cultivated parts.
A pioneer is generally a man who has outlived his credit or fortune in the cultivated parts.
Fortune is the rod of the weak, and the staff of the brave.
Fortune is the rod of the weak, and the staff of the brave.
 Any one who is prosperous may by the turn of fortune's wheel 
become most wretched before evening.
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 Any one who is prosperous may by the turn of fortune's wheel 
become most wretched before evening.
 [Lat., Quivis beatus, versa rota fortunae, ante vesperum potest 
esse miserrimus.] 
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.
Every individual 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.
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.
 If hindrances obstruct the way,
 Thy magnanimity display.
  And let thy strength be seen:
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 If hindrances obstruct the way,
 Thy magnanimity display.
  And let thy strength be seen:
   But O, if Fortune fill thy sail
    With more than a propitious gale,
     Take half thy canvas in. 
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.