Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Category: Fortune
A woman, especially, if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can. – Jane Austen Category: Fortune
It is madness to make fortune the mistress of events, because by herself she is nothing and is ruled by prudence. – John Dryden Category: Fortune
Dentist: a prestidigitator who, putting metal into your mouth, pulls coin out of your pocket. – Ambrose Bierce Category: Dental
Now stiff on a pillar with a phallic air nelson stylites in Trafalgar square reminds the British what once they were. – Lawrence Durrell Category: Heroes/Heroism
In seeking wisdom thou art wise in imagining that thou hast attained it – thou art a fool. – Lord Chesterfield Category: Art
