Sophocles on luck

Do nothing secretly; for Time sees and hears all things, and discloses all.

Death is not the worst evil, but rather when we wish to die and cannot.

For kindness begets kindness evermore,
But he from whose mind fades the memory
Of benefits, noble is he no more.

Chance favors the prepared mind.

Louis Pasteur1822–1895

I am a strong believer in luck and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.

I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it… The man who can smile at his breaks and grab his chances gets on.

Samuel Goldwyn1882–1974