It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
The good fortune of America is closely tied to the good fortune of all humanity.
We may seek a fortune for no greater reason than to secure the respect and attention of people who would otherwise look straight through us.
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.
We do not know what is really good or bad fortune.
Not many men have both good fortune and good sense.
Fortune cannot aid those who do nothing.
We always take credit for the good and attribute the bad to fortune.
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
Fortune, that favors fools.