Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.

Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.

Behind every great fortune there is a crime.

Behind every great fortune there is a crime.

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.

Deals under a hundred mil are for shoe clerks.