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Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared. a
George S. Clason
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Opportunity favors those who are ready to seize it.

This quote by George S. Clason emphasizes that opportunity is not something to be taken lightly; it requires preparation and readiness to be embraced. If one is unprepared, chances for success may be lost, as opportunities are fleeting and often come when least expected.

Themes

OpportunityPreparationSuccessMotivationReadiness

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire an audience to prepare for their goals.

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