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There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their l
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"There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures"

- William Shakespeare

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This quote by William Shakespeare is a suggestion that life teems with possibilities and that we need to make the most of them when they arise. The phrase "tide in the events of males" is an allegory for the transforming lot of money of life. Taking advantage of these chances, or "trends", can bring about success as well as ton of money. However, if we miss out on these possibilities, our lives can be filled with "shallows and also anguishes". The quote is likewise a reminder that life is unforeseeable which we have to capitalize on the opportunities that come our method. We need to "take the existing when it serves" or take the chance of losing our "endeavors". This quote is a suggestion that life teems with chances which we must take advantage of them when they develop.

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William Shakespeare This quote is written / told by William Shakespeare between April 26, 1564 and April 23, 1616. He was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 172 other quotes.

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