Fortune

Famous quotes containing the word fortune:

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

“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)

“Moderation in people who are contented comes from that calm that good fortune lends to their spirit.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)