There are two times in a man’s life when he should not speculate: when he can’t afford it, and when he can.

Those who trust to chance must abide by the results of chance.

To put one’s trust in God is only a longer way of saying that one will chance it.

Nothing is as obnoxious as other people’s luck.

Good or ill fortune is very little at our disposal.

Survivors look back and see omens, messages they missed.

Luck is believing you’re lucky. 

Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.

Fortune resists half-hearted prayers. 

’Tis not a ridiculous devotion to say a prayer before a game at tables?

One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards.

Misfortune, n. The kind of fortune that never misses.

It is so difficult not to become vain about one’s own good luck.