"A man must make his opportunity, as oft as find it"
- Francis Bacon
About this Quote
This quote by Francis Bacon stresses the importance of taking initiative and producing one's own opportunities. It suggests that instead of waiting for opportunities to come to us, we must actively seek them out and produce them ourselves. This is an essential lesson for anyone who wants to be successful in life. It is insufficient to merely wait for the right chance to come along; we should be proactive and take the effort to make our own chances. This needs hard work, dedication, and a determination to take dangers. It likewise needs us to believe outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to our problems. By taking the initiative and developing our own opportunities, we can open a world of possibilities and attain our objectives.
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