every man is the architect of his own fortune
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Each person is the chief cause of their success or failure in life.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “every man is the architect of his own fortune” mean?
Each person is the chief cause of their success or failure in life.
Is “every man is the architect of his own fortune” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.