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Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.
Fortune knocks at every man's door once in a life, but in a good many cases the man is in read more
Fortune knocks at every man's door once in a life, but in a good many cases the man is in a neighboring saloon and does not hear her.
Ill fortune seldom comes alone.
Ill fortune seldom comes alone.
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.
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.
He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.
He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.
Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.
Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.
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.
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.
