Herodotus on luck

Men trust their ears less than their eyes.

Far better is it to have a stout heart always, and suffer one’s share of evils, than to be ever fearing what may happen.

Force has no place where there is need of skill.

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