Phrases with «hostage to fortune»

Sentences with «hostage to fortune»

  • In 1610 Francis Bacon wrote: «He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief.» (sciencemag.org)
  • European Jews don't have such clear guidelines, and therefore become hostages to the fortunes of political clashes in which their freedom of worship is just one consideration among many. (politics.stackexchange.com)
  • The last thing we need is a candidate who leaves hostages to fortune like that interview. (nextleft.org)
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