Fortune Quotes

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The tallest Trees are most in the Power of the Winds, and Ambitious Men of the Blasts of Fortune. — William Penn
Fortune knocks but once, but misfortune has much more patience. — Laurence J. Peter
No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune. — Plutarch
Necessity of action takes away the fear of the act, and makes bold resolution the favorite of fortune. — Francis Quarles
Has fortune dealt you some bad cards. Then let wisdom make you a good gamester. — Francis Quarles
Only the man who does not need it, is fit to inherit wealth, the man who would make his fortune no matter where he started. — Ayn Rand
People that are conceited of their own merit take pride in being unfortunate, that themselves and others may think them considerable enough to be the… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Most people know no other way of judging men's worth but by the vogue they are in, or the fortunes they have met with. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Fortune converts everything to the advantage of her favorites. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune. — Jim Rohn
The mistake of the West was to put the Sauds on the throne of Saudi Arabia and give them control of the world's oil fortune,… — Salman Rushdie
Large fortunes are all founded either on the occupation of land, or lending or the taxation of labor. — John Ruskin
It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the… — Friedrich Schiller
Friends and acquaintances are the surest passport to fortune. — Arthur Schopenhauer
There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life… — William Shakespeare
Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered. — William Shakespeare
Mind your speech a little lest you should mar your fortunes. — William Shakespeare
My pride fell with my fortunes. — William Shakespeare
Well, if Fortune be a woman, she's a good wench for this gear. — William Shakespeare
We're going to shoot one Polaroid per show. I'm going to sign this before it even develops because I know that once it develops with… — Charlie Sheen
It is only from the people I've had the good fortune to meet that I am learning the lessons to guide me. Baz Luhrmann, director… — Simon Sinek

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