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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.
When Fortune smiles, I smile to think how quickly she will frown.
When Fortune smiles, I smile to think how quickly she will frown.
To attract good fortune, spend a new penny on an old friend, share an old pleasure with a new friend read more
To attract good fortune, spend a new penny on an old friend, share an old pleasure with a new friend and lift up the heart of a true friend by writing his name on the wings of a dragon.
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.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.
Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.
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.
To be fortunate is God, and more than God to mortals.
To be fortunate is God, and more than God to mortals.
Every man is the architect of his own fortune.
Every man is the architect of his own fortune.