Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
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Wise men make more opportunities than they find.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wisdom involves creating one's own chances rather than waiting for them to appear.
This quote by Francis Bacon emphasizes the proactive nature of wise individuals who do not simply wait for opportunities to come their way. Instead, they are resourceful and entrepreneurial, actively seeking out ways to create the chances they desire, thus demonstrating a key aspect of wisdom: the ability to shape one's own destiny through initiative and foresight.
Themes
OpportunityWisdomInitiativeProactivitySuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage young entrepreneurs.
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