Quotes about Opportunity

This is essentially a people's contest…. It is a struggle for maintaining in the world that form and substance of government whose leading object is to elevate the condition of men—to lift artificial weights from all shoulders—to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all—to afford all an unfettered start, and a fair chance, in the race of life.

That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.

Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.

I performed in a bowling alley before while people were still bowling. Cut the check, and I will perform anywhere.

I'm just grateful to have a job. There are an awful lot of talented performers out there who are out of work.

You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot.

He who is bent on doing evil can never want occasion.

Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.

A huge difference between "in season" and "out of season" is this: "In season" is when God pleases you; "out of season" is when you have a golden opportunity to please God. You may think you are pleasing God when He shows up "in season," but, closer to the truth, He is pleasing you. When He hides His face, you should seize such a time with both hands. You

The worse thing that can happen to a man or a woman, is for them to succeed before they are ready.

I'd tell my 20-year-old self, 'Don't be afraid to do it all. Whatever you're interested in, just go for it. Don't wait around for a better time.'

And it took me about 11 years to get a record deal, and I just had to work around and come to terms with the fact that what I was doing was going to be different, and I just had to wait until somebody was ready to jump on the bandwagon.