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 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.

Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.

Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character.

Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

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.