"Too often, the opportunity knocks, but by the time you push back the chain, push back the bolt, unhook the two locks and shut off the burglar alarm, it's too late"
- Rita Coolidge
About this Quote
This quote by Rita Coolidge highlights the idea that opportunities in life are frequently short lived and need to be taken quickly. The imagery of a door being locked and protected with numerous locks and a burglar alarm stresses the effort and time it requires to unlock and benefit from an opportunity. By the time one has gone through all the essential steps, the chance may have already passed. This quote functions as a suggestion to be proactive and all set to act when opportunities arise, instead of waiting until it's far too late. It likewise recommends that sometimes, we may lose out on opportunities due to our own hesitation or hold-up.
This quote is written / told by Rita Coolidge somewhere between May 1, 1944 and today. She was a famous Musician 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"
