“Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.”

“A shoe that is too large is apt to trip one, and when too small, to pinch the feet. So it is with those whose fortune does not suit them.”

“Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts”

“Leave off asking what tomorrow will bring, andwhatever days fortune will give, count themas profit.”

“In peace, as a wise man, he should make suitable preparation for war.”

“Make money, money by fair means if you can, if not, but any means money. ”

“You may drive out Nature with a pitchfork, yet she still will hurry back.”