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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.
The world does not owe men a living, but business, if it is to fulfill its ideal, owes men an read more
The world does not owe men a living, but business, if it is to fulfill its ideal, owes men an opportunity to earn a living.
Opportunity is a parade. Even as one chance passes, the next is a fife and drum echoing in the read more
Opportunity is a parade. Even as one chance passes, the next is a fife and drum echoing in the distance.
An obstacle is often an unrecognized opportunity
An obstacle is often an unrecognized opportunity
Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more
Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more
Time goes by so fast, people go in and out of your life. You must never miss the opportunity to read more
Time goes by so fast, people go in and out of your life. You must never miss the opportunity to tell these people how much they mean to you.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. -Thomas Edison.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. -Thomas Edison.
Most successful men have not achieved their distinction by having some new talent or opportunity presented to them. They have read more
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.