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Occasions Quotes by Orison Swett Marden
- Make every occasion a great occasion, for you can never tell who may be taking your measure for a higher place.
- Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.
- Unless you have prepared yourself to profit by your chance, the opportunity will only make you ridiculous. A great occasion is valuable to you just…
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