In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.

In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.

If the wind is against you then start sailing against it because the wind may never change in your favor.

If the wind is against you then start sailing against it because the wind may never change in your favor.

Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals - Think of using all obstacles read more

Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals - Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want

Let nothing pass which will advantage you;
Hairy in front, Occasion's bald behind.
[Lat., Rem tibi quam read more

Let nothing pass which will advantage you;
Hairy in front, Occasion's bald behind.
[Lat., Rem tibi quam nosces aptam dimittere noli;
Fronte capillata, post est occasio calva.]

Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.

Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

The actual fact is that in this day Opportunity not only knocks
at your door but is playing an read more

The actual fact is that in this day Opportunity not only knocks
at your door but is playing an anvil chorus on every man's door,
and then lays for the owner around the corner with a club. The
world is in sore need of men who can do things. Indeed, cases
can easily be recalled by every one where Opportunity actually
smashed in the door and collared her candidate and dragged him
forth to success. These cases are exceptional, usually you have
to meet Opportunity half-way. But the only place where you can
get away from Opportunity is to lie down and die. Opportunity
does not trouble dead men, or dead ones who flatter themselves
that they are alive.

They do me wrong who say I come no more,
When once I know and fail to find you read more

They do me wrong who say I come no more,
When once I know and fail to find you in;
For every day I stand outside your door
And bid you wait, and rise to fight and win.

Some people expect the door of opportunity to be opened with an electric eye.

Some people expect the door of opportunity to be opened with an electric eye.