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 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. 
One can present people with opportunities. One cannot make them equal to them.
One can present people with opportunities. One cannot make them equal to them.
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.
Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.
Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.
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.
Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.
Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.
Nature creates ability; luck provides it with opportunity.
Nature creates ability; luck provides it with opportunity.
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.
Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.