I thought it was time…

… to get back in the habit of wandering the steps of town so started today close to home then carried on up to my old school where it’s much easier to get a pic when the GPs surgery is closed and the car park more or less empty (extra).
My saying today is ‘if you don’t ask, you don’t get’.
The saying "If you don't ask, you don't get" doesn't have a single definitive origin, but is a common idiom whose sentiment is expressed by many prominent figures, including Mahatma Gandhi ("If you don't ask, you don't get it") and Nora Roberts ("If you don't ask, the answer's always no"). The idea that one must act and request things to receive them is a fundamental concept that has been articulated in various forms throughout history and across different cultures. 

Attributions and Similar Sentiments
Mahatma Gandhi:
Attributed with the phrase "If you don't ask, you don't get it," this sentiment underscores the importance of taking action and expressing needs. 
Nora Roberts:
The romance novelist is credited with the variation, "If you don't ask, the answer is always no," which emphasises that inaction guarantees a lack of success. 
Wayne Gretzky:
The hockey legend is known for the sports-related adage, "I miss 100% of the shots I don't take," a clear parallel to the idea of not getting what you don't ask for. 
General Proverbial Wisdom:
The core concept of the saying reflects a widespread understanding of human interaction and achieving goals, a sentiment found in numerous cultures and historical periods, making it a broadly applicable idea rather than a single traceable quote.