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    Subtract from the great man all that he owes to opportunity, all that he owes to chance, and all that he gained by the wisdom of his friends and the folly of his enemies, and the giant will often be seen to be a pygmy.

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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.

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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.

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There is an hour in each man's life appointed
To make his happiness, if then he seize it.

There is an hour in each man's life appointed
To make his happiness, if then he seize it.

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

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

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There is a nick in Fortune's restless wheel
For each man's good.

There is a nick in Fortune's restless wheel
For each man's good.

by George Chapman Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities

The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities

by Chinese Proverbs Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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There is far more opportunity than there is ability.

There is far more opportunity than there is ability.

by Thomas A. Edison Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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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.

by Abraham Cowley Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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You will never "find" time for anything. If you want time you must make it.

You will never "find" time for anything. If you want time you must make it.

by Charles Buxton Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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