Opportunity Quote by John Dryden
“Thou strong seducer, Opportunity!”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Double, Act I, 1690
He calls Opportunity a seductive force that tempts and.
In simple terms: Opportunity is alluring and dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Beware tempting chances.
Themes
temptation
chance
human nature
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Business negotiations
- personal decisions
- risk taking
Key Concepts
Rhetoric
classical allusion
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you resisted a tempting offer?
- What safeguards can you set?
A Different Perspective
Opportunity can lead to moral compromise.
