This sentence is actually a translation from Latin. The earliest recorded occurrence is from 161 B.C. in the play Phormio by Terence (Publius Terentius Afer), where it occurs in the form "Fortes fortuna adjuvat." (Fortes is literally "the strong," but the word was also used in the sense of "courageous.") Other forms are often cited, including "Audaces fortuna adjuvat" (". . . the bold") and "Audentes fortuna adjuvat" (" . . . the daring"). The verb adjuvat is sometimes replaced by juvat; the difference between the two is minimal.
Fortes = [the] brave [here in the accusative]fortuna = fortune [nominative]iuvat = it helps/ it assists/ it benefitsSo: Fortune helps the brave, often translated as Fortune favours the brave.
The phrase is 'fortune favours the brave' - meaning 'prosperity comes to those who take chances'.
The Roman poet Virgil.
fortune favours the bold
A translation of the Latin proverb "Fortuna audax iuvat", meaning that good luck comes to those who take chances. First used by Roman writer Terence, and later by Virgil in the Aeneid.
The motto of Yorkshire Regiment is 'Fortune Favours The Brave'.
The words brave one in the Latin language translate into English as fortis. These words in Spanish translate as valiente.
The saying "fortune favors the brave" suggests that those who take risks and act courageously are more likely to achieve success and gain good fortune. By stepping outside of their comfort zone and facing challenges head-on, individuals open themselves up to new opportunities and experiences that can lead to positive outcomes. Ultimately, this proverb emphasizes the importance of being bold and fearless in pursuing one's goals and dreams.
Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps's motto is 'Fortune favours the brave'.
A Second Century BC playright of the Roman age known as Terence, in his play 'Phormio'
It means "Fortune Favors The Brave"; it's from Vergil's Aeneid.
If you think they like you, you are probably right. If you think they don't like you, they will dislike you because you are so pessimistic. Fortune favours the brave, just ask them out. Eventually restraint is more likely to be regretted than rashness.