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

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.

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

Casting lots causes contentions to cease, and keeps the mighty apart.

Good or ill fortune is very little at our disposal.

Luck is not something you can mention in the presence of self-made men.

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

To hold a throne is luck; to bestow it, virtue.

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

Luck takes the step that no one sees.

Some folks want their luck buttered.

Good fortune is light as a feather, but nobody knows how to hold it up. Misfortune is heavy as the earth, but nobody knows how to stay out of its way.