Quote by Orison Swett Marden

Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities strong men make them.

Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occ

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them to come about. It suggests that waiting for extraordinary circumstances can be futile and inefficient. Instead, one should actively seek out and maximize the potential of ordinary situations, transforming them into significant opportunities. It also differentiates between weak individuals who passively wait for a chance and strong individuals who actively create their own opportunities through their determination and resourcefulness.

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By Orison Swett Marden

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