Benefits Quote by B. C. Forbes
“Opportunity can benefit no man who has not fitted himself to seize it and use it. Opportunity woos the worthy, shuns the unworthy. Prepare yourself to grasp opportunity, and opportunity is likely to come your way. It is not so fickle, capricious and unreasoning as some complain.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Business Wisdom, 1912, B. C. Forbes
Opportunity favors those prepared; readiness and effort attract favorable chances.
In simple terms: Prepare to seize opportunity.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate skills and readiness.
Themes
preparation
opportunity
meritocracy
Mood
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
business
philosophical
When to use this quote
- job search
- entrepreneurship
- investment
- personal development
Key Concepts
economics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for unexpected chances?
- What obstacles hinder you from acting on opportunities?
A Different Perspective
Opportunity is not guaranteed; external factors may limit access despite preparation.
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