"Ability is of little account without opportunity"
- Lucille Ball
About this Quote
This quote indicates that having the skill or talent to do something is inadequate without the opportunity to showcase or make use of that skill. Being knowledgeable but not having the opportunity to utilize your ability is useless. Opportunities play a significant role in determining success, and without it, ability alone can not assist you accomplish your objectives.
This quote is written / told by Lucille Ball between August 6, 1911 and April 26, 1989. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA.
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