Very few men are fortunate enough to gain distinction during their first term in Congress. — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
“But while it was their opportunities that made these men fortunate, it was their own merit that enabled them to recognize these… — Niccolò Machiavelli Copy Share Image
The way of fortune is like the milky way in the sky; which is a meeting, or knot, of a number of… — Francis Bacon Copy Share Image
Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate,… — Aeschylus Copy Share Image
But if you know that you are a man too, and that even such are those that rule, learn this first of… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
The way of fortune is like the milkyway in the sky; which is a number of small stars, not seen asunder, but… — Francis Bacon Copy Share Image
The way of fortune is like the milky way in the sky; which is a number of smaller stars, not seen asunder,… — Francis Bacon Sr Copy Share Image
