The favorable opportunity must be seized; for fortune is female, and if you balk her today you must not expect to meet her again tomorrow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Timing is critical in success; missing an opportunity often means losing it forever.
- In plain terms
- Take chances when they come because you might not get another one.
- What can you take from it?
- Act quickly when opportunities arise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you hesitated too long?
- How do you know when to act?
Another view
Sometimes waiting leads to better outcomes.
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