Men would never be superstitious, if they could govern all their circumstancesby set rules, or if they were always favoured by fortune: but being frequently driven into straits where rules are useless, and being often kept fluctuating pitiably between hope… — Baruch Spinoza Copy Share Image
A man's fortune is frequently decided by his first address. If pleasing, others at once conclude he has merit; but if ungraceful, they decide against him. — Lord Chesterfield Copy Share Image