“Diligence is the mother of good fortune.”
“Diligence is the mother of good luck.”
“…she rejoiced as only mothers can in the good fortunes of their children.”
“Man is a rational animal. So at least we have been told. Throughout a long life I have searched diligently for evidence in favor of this statement. So far, I have not had the good fortune to come across it.”
“I was once a fortunate man but at some point fortune abandoned me. But true good fortune is what you make for yourself. Good fortune: good character, good intentions, and good actions.”
“Henceforth I ask not good fortune. I myself am good fortune.”