frowns of fortune

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While I was thus employed, I reflected with exultation upon the degree in which man is independent of the smiles and frowns of fortune.

From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William

To death alone it is due that life is not a punishment, that, erect beneath the frowns of fortune, I can preserve my mind unshaken and master of itself.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole

If thou bear trifles so ill, how shalt thou endure the heavier frowns of fortune?

From The Danish History, Books I-IX by Saxo, Grammaticus

I have, Providence be thanked, given each of them £5000, and that is laid in East India stock, sufficient to keep them genteelly, above the frowns of fortune, and free from the fear of want.

From The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana by Defoe, Daniel

We are not easily affrighted by frowns of fortune.

From The War Romance of the Salvation Army by Hill, Grace Livingston