Explore Quotes on Opportunity

I'm convinced that there is nothing that can happen to me in this life that is not precisely designed by a sovereign Lord to give me the opportunity to learn to know Him.

Most people ignore opportunities because they see only danger. Entrepreneurs ignore danger because they see only opportunities.

The act of voting is one opportunity for us to remember that our whole way of life is predicated on the capacity of ordinary people to judge carefully and well.

When you focus on problems, you get more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you have more opportunities.

Tea ceremony is a way of worshipping the beautiful and the simple. All one's efforts are concentrated on trying to achieve perfection through the imperfect gestures of daily life. Its beauty consists in the respect with which it is performed. If a mere cup of tea can bring us closer to God, we should watch out for all the other dozens of opportunities that each ordinary day offers us.

There are times when words seem empty and only actions seem great. Such a time has come, and in the Providence of God America will once more have an opportunity to show the world that she was born to save mankind.

For a man not to achieve the things he has an opportunity to do is such a waste of life.

Our greatest hope is to bring up children inspired by their opportunities for being helpful and loving.

I take the opportunity each day offers.

I wish to hazard my soul to opportunity.

Remember, the greater the opportunity, the fewer are those who see it.

I find myself looking around for other new, interesting opportunities to dive into.

In the planning and designing of new communities, housing projects, and urban renewal, the planners both private and public, need to give explicit consideration to the kind of world that is being created for the children who will be growing up in these settings. Particular attention should be given to the opportunities which the environment presents or precludes for involvement of children both older and younger than themselves.

Progress is obtained only by exploiting opportunities, not by solving problems. When you solve problems, all you do is guarantee a return to normalcy.

I think if you get the opportunity to try and become the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and you turn your back on it, then you're a bit of a fraud.

Opportunities are abundant, but most people are afraid to do the work

Conflict exists strictly as an opportunity to raise our consciousness.

What if opportunity comes and you aren't prepared? If you don't prepare yourself for opportunity, one thing is certain, you won't win even when you get the chance. You must recognize the power of being prepared.

Everybody stumbles across a golden opportunity at least once in a lifetime. Unfortunately most people just pick themselves up, dust themselves down, and walk away from it.

Don’t just try to find great opportunities. Find an opportunity and make it great.

What is the one bright spot on the entire horizon that would give someone an opportunity to be retrained to learn new skills? Direct selling.