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To the bold man fortune gives her hand. — Spanish
Upon every misfortune another misfortune. — African (Egypt)
Virtue flourishes in misfortune. — German
Walk fast and you catch misfortune; walk slowly and it catches you. — Russian
When fortune's chariot rolls easily, envy and shame cling to the wheels. — Danish
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When fortune comes, it comes suddenly and without warning. — Filipino
When fortune comes, open your doors. — Italian
When fortune has departed, even yellow gold tarnishes; when good fortune comes, even iron shines brightly. — Chinese
When misfortune comes in at the door, love flies out of the window. — German
When mistrust enters, love departs. — Danish
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When fortune is good, you rule over the devils; when fortune is bad, they rule over you. — Chinese
When fortune smiles one may reign as a king. — Indian (Tamil)
When misfortune is asleep, do not wake her. — Russian
When misfortune is greatest relief is nearest. — Irish
When fortune's chariot rolls easily, envy and shame cling to the wheels. — Danish
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When misfortune appears, open wide the gates. — Russian
When misfortune knocks at the door, friends are asleep. — Polish
When fortune knocks, open the door. — German
When fortune smiles, embrace her. — English
When misfortune sleeps, beware of awakening it. — Rumanian
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Where misfortune befalls injuries follow. — French
Wherever there are men there is also misfortune. — Russian
Who changes his condition changes fortune. — Italian
Wife and children are hostages given to fortune. — English
Wind and fortune are not lasting. — Portuguese
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