The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously.

The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously.

Most people don't recognize opportunity when it comes, because it's usually dressed in overalls and looks a lot like work.

Most people don't recognize opportunity when it comes, because it's usually dressed in overalls and looks a lot like work.

The block of granite which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway read more

The block of granite which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. -Unknown.

The sad truth is that opportunity doesn't knock twice. You can put things off until tomorrow but tomorrow may never read more

The sad truth is that opportunity doesn't knock twice. You can put things off until tomorrow but tomorrow may never come. Where will you be a few years down the line. Will it be everything you dreamed of. We seal our fate with the choices we take, but don't give a second thought to the chances we take.

Enlarge the opportunity and the person will expand to fill it

Enlarge the opportunity and the person will expand to fill it

It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and not read more

It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.

Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise.

Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise.

Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good; try to use ordinary situations.

Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good; try to use ordinary situations.

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.