"Most successful men have not achieved their distinction by having some new talent or opportunity presented to them. They have developed the opportunity that was at hand." 
- BRUCE BARTON

"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." 
- BABE RUTH

"Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking."
- WILLIAM B. SPRAGUE

"Fortune favors the brave."
- PUBLIUS TERENCE