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    A thousand year a poor man watched
    Before the gate of Paradise:
    But while one little nap he snatched,
    It oped and shut. Ah! was he wise?

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Any human anywhere will blossom in a hundred unexpected talents and capacities simply by being given the opportunity to do read more

Any human anywhere will blossom in a hundred unexpected talents and capacities simply by being given the opportunity to do so.

by Doris Lessing Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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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.

by Owen D. Young Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.

Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.

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Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in
overalls and looks like work.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in
overalls and looks like work.

by Abraham Cowley Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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When written in Chinese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters-one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.

When written in Chinese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters-one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.

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Opportunity dances with those who are ready on the dance floor.

Opportunity dances with those who are ready on the dance floor.

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Let nothing pass which will advantage you;
Hairy in front, Occasion's bald behind.
[Lat., Rem tibi quam read more

Let nothing pass which will advantage you;
Hairy in front, Occasion's bald behind.
[Lat., Rem tibi quam nosces aptam dimittere noli;
Fronte capillata, post est occasio calva.]

by Dionysius Cato Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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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.

by Thomas Edison Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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Opportunities always look bigger going than coming

Opportunities always look bigger going than coming

by Bob Feller Found in: Opportunity Quotes,
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