Etymology

fortune favors the bold

Today it means: Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks. Full definition →

Latin fortis Fortūna adiuvat
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  1. Latin · calque offortis Fortūna adiuvat“fortune helps the strong”
  2. English todayfortune favors the bold

Calque of Latin fortis Fortūna adiuvat (“fortune helps the strong”)

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