Isaac D'Israeli on luck

The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.

The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotations.

It is a wretched taste to be gratified with mediocrity when the excellent lies before us.

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