"Most successful men have not achieved their distinction by having some new talent or opportunity that was at hand"
- Bruce Barton
About this Quote
In this quote, Bruce Barton is recommending that success is not entirely based upon having an unique talent or existing with a great opportunity. Instead, he argues that successful guys have accomplished their difference through hard work and determination. They have not depend on luck or natural capabilities, however rather have put in the effort to make the most of the resources and chances available to them. This quote acts as a pointer that success is not handed to us, however rather it is made through perseverance and using the tools and opportunities that are within our reach.
This quote is written / told by Bruce Barton between August 5, 1886 and July 5, 1967. He was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 22 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"
"From these inconsiderable attempts, some idea may be formed with what success, should Fortune afford an opportunity, I am likely to treat matters of greater importance"
"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"
"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage"
