3,788 Quotes About Opportunity

  • Author George Eliot
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    It's them as take advantage that get advantage I' this world, I think: folks have to wait long enough afore it's brought to 'em.

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  • Author George Eliot
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    What mortal is there of us, who would find his satisfaction enhanced by an opportunity of comparing the picture he presents to himself of his doings, with the picture they make on the mental retina of his neighbours? We are poor plants buoyed up by the air-vessels of our own conceit.

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  • Author Havelock Ellis
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    The world's greatest thinkers have often been amateurs; for high thinking is the outcome of fine and independent living, and for that a professional chair offers no special opportunities.

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  • Author Henry B. Eyring
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    God's purpose in creation was to let us prove ourselves. The plan was explained to us in the spirit world before we were born. We were valiant enough there to qualify for the opportunity to choose against temptation here to prepare for eternal life, the greatest of all the gifts of God.

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  • Author Henry B. Eyring
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    The Lord will give His righteous servants opportunities to be bold as lions when they speak in His name and as witnesses in His priesthood.

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  • Author Idris Elba
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    Are there differences between black actors' opportunities and white actors' opportunities? Yes, there are. It's been said.

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  • Author Idris Elba
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    You know, film is the ultimate goal in an actor's career. I mean, I still love TV. I have my feet firmly stamped in it. But my opportunities have been bigger and better.

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  • Author John Edward
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    ...stand with me today and pledge to work for an America that doesn't ignore those in need and lifts up those who wish to succeed. Pledge to hold your government accountable for ignoring the suffering of so many for far too long. And pledge to do your part to build the America that we have dreamed of - where the bright light of opportunity shines on every person - an America where the family you are born into, or the color of your skin, will never control your destiny.

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