“fortune favors the bold”
"Fortune favors the bold" is a proverb meaning that people who take risks or act with courage are more likely to achieve success than those who are cautious or hesitant. Originating from Latin ("Audentes fortuna iuvat"), it encourages decisive action and bravery in the face of uncertainty. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "fortune favors the bold" in the video clips below.
Hear how "fortune favors the bold" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Stranger Things 20 16, Tulsa King, Vikings Valhalla, Better Call Saul, Gossip Girl and 3 more.
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TV ShowStranger Things 20 16
Stranger Things 20 16 — S05E07
“Fortune favors the bold.”
[playful music playing] … [machine beeping]
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TV ShowTulsa King
Tulsa King — S03E05
“Fortune favors the bold.”
You got no fucking opportunity. … Machiavelli.
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TV ShowTulsa King
Tulsa King — S03E09
“Fortune favors the bold.”
to help grow the business,
but, also, to learn from you. … -What will Bodhi think about it?
-Eh.
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YouTubeLex Fridman1.8M views · 2021-08-28
Andrew Huberman's first jiu jitsu class with Lex Fridman
“- [Lex] Fortune favors
the bold, so good luck.”
Zero. … - [Gabe] So we're gonna start
up in the butterfly position.
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YouTubeTEDx Talks626K views · 2025-04-08
How Being Bold Will Change Your Life | Gregory Russell Benedikt | TEDxSan Diego Studio
““What if ‘fortune favors the bold’
wasn’t just a cool quote,”
It got me thinking, … but rather a formula
for how the universe works?”
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TV ShowVikings Valhalla
Vikings Valhalla — S02E04
“It means "fortune favors the bold."”
No, it's Latin. … That's you.
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YouTubeTEDx Talks626K views · 2025-04-08
How Being Bold Will Change Your Life | Gregory Russell Benedikt | TEDxSan Diego Studio
“I’ve always loved the phrase
“fortune favors the bold””
to learn this. … because anytime I would muster up
the courage to take bold action,
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TV ShowBetter Call Saul
Better Call Saul — S02E01
“Fortune favours the bold, man.”
In my opinion? … If you're free to join me for a drink,
I can give you a consult.
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S04E18
“They say that fortunefavors the bold.”
It's time. … Thanks.
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YouTubeJohnny Harris1.3M views · 2022-12-07
Is This the End of Crypto?
“- Fortune favors the brave.”
Me and Matt Damon we're like best friends. … - Yeah, but Matt Damon
doesn't pass regulations
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