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    It is a madness to make fortune the mistress of events, because in herself she is nothing, but is ruled by prudence.

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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.

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Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.

Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.

by Euripides Found in: Fortune Quotes,
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Fortune is a great deceiver. She sells very dear the things she seems to give us.

Fortune is a great deceiver. She sells very dear the things she seems to give us.

by Vincent Voiture Found in: Fortune Quotes,
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want read more

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife

by Jane Austen Found in: Fortune Quotes,
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Fortune, now see, now proudly
Pluck off thy veil, and view thy triumph; look,
Look what thou read more

Fortune, now see, now proudly
Pluck off thy veil, and view thy triumph; look,
Look what thou hast brought this land to!--

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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.

by William Cowper Found in: Fortune Quotes,
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Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

by Horace Found in: Fortune Quotes,
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Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

by John Dryden Found in: Fortune Quotes,
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Alas! by what slight means are great affairs brought to
destruction.
[Lat., Eheu! quam brevibus pereunt ingentia fatis.]

Alas! by what slight means are great affairs brought to
destruction.
[Lat., Eheu! quam brevibus pereunt ingentia fatis.]

by Claudian (claudianus) Found in: Fortune Quotes,
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