Quotes About Opportunity

The truth of the matter is, I am a black woman, and I am an actor. I don't try to get caught up in being a black actor; I'm just an actor who is a black woman. It's not about forgetting that you're black, but you don't need to be hammered over the head, either; it just is what it is.

With every problem comes a gift in hand.

I would love to direct - or try my hand at it, anyway.

I got my first blockbuster break for the movie 'Cocktail,' where I sang 'Second Hand Jawani.'

My goals for the next part of my life: Whatever I'm handed, I'm gonna make the most of it. If it's good for me, I'm gonna take it.

I think a little tidbit I can give you is that I grew up with basically everything handed to me, except for my career. I worked for that.

Real estate investing will power up your earning potential and put you into a different class of investor entirely.

Years ago, manhood was an opportunity for achievement, now it is a problem to be overcome.

I just sort of slid into it, like you'd go for a walk in the woods and fall into a crevasse and wind up in a cave full of rubies and emeralds.

Might have been and could have done, neither worth thinking on.

The 'rob from the rich, give to the poor' is more of a general overview than a specific thing we have to do every time. It really means making sure those who have too much do some sharing with those who have too little, and it isn't always just about valuables or money or even basic things like food. It is also about sharing power and opportunities.

What's too late?" asked Mogget. "Hold

You thought that we limit the choices of our students?' asked Ader. 'We do not, but it is a sad fact that the great majority limit themselves.

How many tales have you heard—or lived through—in which Jane and John Homebuyer couldn't pull the trigger on their dream house only to see the price go up when another bidder entered the game? Of greater concern, though, is the conflict sparked by the glut of investment options available today.

People place too much emphasis on their out-of-pocket expenses (what they have to pay now) and too little value on opportunity costs (what they miss by not taking an action).

Most of us have more potential than we will ever develop. What holds us back is often courage.

Perhaps your spouse has untapped potential in one or more areas of life. That potential may be awaiting your encouraging words. Perhaps she needs to enroll in a course to develop that potential. Maybe he needs to meet some people who have succeeded in that area, who can give him insight on the next step he needs to take. Your words may give your spouse the courage necessary to take that first step.

Protective coverings are meant to be taken advantage of. — Julie Durham —

When we find an open door, we should hold it open for someone else to find! — Eva Juliuson —

We can't go back, Ann," I said. "All we can do is try to make the future different. I would like to propose a six-month experiment.

Neighbors are a gift to unwrap if we have the courage to knock on the door. — Kat Crawford

I've got something that has been bothering me. In fact, I guess I would have to say I'm feeling angry. Perhaps I am misunderstanding the situation, but when you have an opportunity, I'd like to talk with you about it.

You may not be able to rejoice over the past or over your present situation, but you can rejoice that God has given you the ability to use this day for good.

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. —Galatians 6:10