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Neuer thinke you fortune can beare the sway,
Where Virtue's force, can cause her to obay.
Neuer thinke you fortune can beare the sway,
Where Virtue's force, can cause her to obay.
Make haste! The tide of Fortune soon ebbs.
Make haste! The tide of Fortune soon ebbs.
It is fortune, not wisdom, that rules man's life.
[Lat., Vitam regit fortuna, non sapientia.]
It is fortune, not wisdom, that rules man's life.
[Lat., Vitam regit fortuna, non sapientia.]
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.
That which the fountain sends forth returns again to the fountain.
That which the fountain sends forth returns again to the fountain.
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.
Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.
Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.
Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.
