Greatness Quote by George Eliot
“What is opportunity to a man who can't use it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Middlemarch, 1871
Opportunity is meaningless to those unable to act on it; usefulness requires capability.
In simple terms: Opportunity needs ability to use it.
Develop skills to seize chances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- education
- policy making
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent you from using opportunities?
- How can society enable those lacking resources?
Not everyone can change circumstances despite effort.