The entire world is my temple, and a very fine one too, if I'm not mistaken, and I'll never lack priests to serve it as long as there are men.
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Fortune favours the audacious.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking risks can lead to great rewards.
The quote suggests that those who are bold and daring in their pursuits are more likely to achieve success and seize opportunities. It emphasizes the importance of courage and initiative in realizing one's ambitions and aspirations.
Themes
FortuneAudaciousRiskSuccessCourage
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams and entrepreneurship.
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