Fortune

Famous quotes containing the word fortune:

“Our condition as men is risky and ticklish enough. One can not be sure of himself and his fortune an hour, but he may be whisked off into some pitiable or ridiculous plight.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

“From disaster good fortune comes, and in good fortune lurks disaster.”
—Chinese proverb.

“Good fortune and a good disposition are rarely given to the same man.”
—Titus Livius (Livy)