Ovid:

Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish.

— Ovid Ancient

Metamorphoses

From 'Ars Amatoria', on opportunism.

2 CE

Verification

Confirmed

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Cross Reference

2 sources

"Quod licet ingratum est, quod non licet acrius urit."

"The gods commend the bold."

"To put it briefly, we possess nothing that isn't mortal, except the benefits of the heart and the mind."

"The gods support the brave."

"Casta est quam nemo rogavit."