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There is no one, says another, whom fortune does not visit once in his life; but when she does not find him ready to receive her, she walks in at the door, and flies out at the window.
Baron De Montesquieu
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Opportunities come to everyone, but success depends on being prepared to seize them.

This quote by Baron De Montesquieu highlights the idea that fortune and opportunities are available to all during their lifetime. However, if a person is not ready to recognize and embrace these opportunities when they present themselves, they can easily slip away, emphasizing the importance of preparation and readiness in achieving success.

Themes

FortuneOpportunityPreparationSuccessReadiness

In practice

Example use cases

Using this quote during a motivational speech to inspire individuals to prepare for opportunities.

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