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In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.
In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.
It is the youth who sees a great opportunity hidden in just these simple services, who sees a very uncommon read more
It is the youth who sees a great opportunity hidden in just these simple services, who sees a very uncommon situation, a humble position, who gets on in the world.
I knock unbidden once at every gate--
If sleeping, wake--if feasting, rise before
I turn away--it is read more
I knock unbidden once at every gate--
If sleeping, wake--if feasting, rise before
I turn away--it is the hour of fate,
And they who follow me reach every state
Mortals desire, and conquer every foe
Save death, but those who doubt of hesitate,
Condemned to failure, penury and woe,
Seek me in vain and uselessly implore,
I answer not, and I return no more.
I beseech you not to blame me if I be desirous to strike while
the iron is hot.
I beseech you not to blame me if I be desirous to strike while
the iron is hot.
Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
Who lets slip fortune, her shall never find:
Occasion once past by, is bald behind.
Who lets slip fortune, her shall never find:
Occasion once past by, is bald behind.
Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.
Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.
Opportunity comes like a snail, and once it has passed you it changes into a fleet rabbit and is gone.
Opportunity comes like a snail, and once it has passed you it changes into a fleet rabbit and is gone.
If you wait for opportunities to occur, you will be one of the crowd.
If you wait for opportunities to occur, you will be one of the crowd.