Able Quote by Maxwell Maltz
“What is opportunity, and when does it knock? It never knocks. You can wait a whole lifetime, listening, hoping, and you will hear no knocking. None at all. You are opportunity, and you must knock on the door leading to your destiny. You prepare yourself to recognize opportunity, to pursue and seize opportunity as you develop the strength of your personality, and build a self-image with which you are able to live - with your self-respect alive and growing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, 1960
Opportunity is not an external event; it is a mindset that requires proactive action and self‑respect to seize.
In simple terms: You are the source of opportunity; act to achieve destiny.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑respect and act decisively.
Themes
self‑development
mindset
action
destiny
Mood
determined
inspirational
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- entrepreneurship
- personal challenges
- goal setting
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑image
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize internal opportunities?
- What steps will you take to knock on your destiny’s door?
A Different Perspective
Opportunity may be limited by external constraints and fear of failure.
