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 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.] 
When Fortune smiles, I smile to think how quickly she will frown.
When Fortune smiles, I smile to think how quickly she will frown.
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.
Ill fortune seldom comes alone.
Ill fortune seldom comes alone.
 You carry Caesar and Caesar's fortune.
 [Lat., Caesarem vehis, Caesarisque fortunam.]
   - Julius Caesar (Caius Julius read more 
 You carry Caesar and Caesar's fortune.
 [Lat., Caesarem vehis, Caesarisque fortunam.]
   - Julius Caesar (Caius Julius Caesar), 
Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.
Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.
That which the fountain sends forth returns again to the fountain.
That which the fountain sends forth returns again to the fountain.
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.
 Many things happen between the cup and the upper lip.
 [Lat., Multa intersunt calicem et labrum summum.]  
 Many things happen between the cup and the upper lip.
 [Lat., Multa intersunt calicem et labrum summum.]