"I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one"
- Mark Twain
About this Quote
This quote by Mark Twain talks to the idea that we frequently lose out on opportunities due to the fact that we do not recognize them when they are presented to us. It suggests that we frequently don't take advantage of the chances that come our method, and by the time we understand what they are, it's far too late. This could be due to an absence of foresight, or just because we do not recognize the capacity of the chance when it exists to us. It might likewise be due to the fact that we are too hectic or distracted to take the time to think about the possibilities. Whatever the reason, this quote serves as a reminder to be mindful of the chances that come our method and to make the most of them while we can.
This quote is written / told by Mark Twain between November 30, 1835 and April 21, 1910. He was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 178 other quotes.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
"Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough"
"The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people come to the fountain of life with a sieve instead of a tank car... a teaspoon instead of a steam shovel. They expect little and as a result they get little"
