Quote by Thomas Alva Edison

Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dresse

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Thomas Edison, suggests that many people fail to recognize and seize opportunities because they are disguised as hard work. Most individuals may seek easy and effortless ways to achieve success or growth, and therefore overlook the potential for growth and progress that lies in seemingly mundane or laborious tasks. The quote emphasizes the importance of embracing hard work and persevering through challenges, as it is in those moments that true opportunities often arise.

By Thomas Alva Edison

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