"The day of fortune is like a harvest day, We must be busy when the corn is ripe"
- Torquato Tasso
About this Quote
This quote by Torquato Tasso talks about the importance of maximizing opportunities when they provide themselves. The day of fortune resembles a harvest day since it brings with it the chance to enjoy benefits and advantages. Nevertheless, similar to with gathering crops, we need to be proactive and persistent in making the most of these opportunities. If we wait too long, the moment may pass us by and we miss out on the advantages. Tasso encourages us to be efficient and prepared to act when the time comes so that we can enjoy the fruits of our labor.
This quote is written / told by Torquato Tasso between March 11, 1544 and April 25, 1595. He/she was a famous Poet from Italy.
The author also have 8 other quotes.
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"I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office"