If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence every one must take an equal portion, most people would be content to take their own and depart. By Solon Fate, Fortune, Goals
Bad times have a scientific value. . . . We learn geology the morning after the earthquake. By Ralph Waldo Emerson Bad day, Fortune
Depend upon the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit! By R. E. Shay Fate, Fortune
… it behooves us to adapt oneself to the times if one wants to enjoy continued good fortune. By Niccolo Machiavelli About change, Adaptation, Fortune, Life
Fortune gives too much to many, but enough to none. By Martial, 1st century A.D. Fate, Fortune, Goals
Heaven goes by favour. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in. By Mark Twain Fate, Fortune
No one is content with his fortune, nor discontent with his intellect. By Madame Antoinette Deshoulieres Discontent, Fortune, Intelligence
Oil is seldom found where it is most needed, and seldom most needed where it is found. By L. E. J. Brouwer Fate, Fortune
As long as we are lucky we attribute it to our smartness; our bad luck we give the gods credit for. By Josh Billings Fortune, Luck, Meaningful