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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.
Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckon us with beepers and billboards. -Unknown.
Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckon us with beepers and billboards. -Unknown.
In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.
In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.
Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is read more
Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.
Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.
Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.
Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.
Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.
The commonest form, one of the most often neglected, and the safest opportunity for the average man to seize, is read more
The commonest form, one of the most often neglected, and the safest opportunity for the average man to seize, is hard work.
