Quotes About Opportunity

I believe that access to a university education should be based on the ability to learn, not what people can afford. I think there is no more nauseating a sight than politicians pulling up the ladder of opportunity behind them.

Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success.

It is not a disgrace to fail. Failing is one of the greatest arts in the world.

When all the world is young, lad,And all the trees are green;And every goose a swan, lad,And every lass a queen;Then hey for boot and horse, lad,And round the world away:Young blood must have its course, lad,And every dog his day.

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting.

Young blood must have its course, lad, and every dog its day.

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful.  Beauty is God's handwriting—a way-side sacrament; welcome it in every fair face, every fair sky, every fair flower, and thank Him for it, who is the Fountain of all loveliness, and drink it in simply and earnestly with all your eyes; it is a charmed draught, a cup of blessing.

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful.  Beauty is God's handwriting—a way-side sacrament; welcome it in every fair face, every fair sky, every fair flower, and thank Him for it, who is the Fountain of all loveliness, and drink it in simply and earnestly with all your eyes; it is a charmed draught, a cup of blessing. True Words to

If you've got a business—you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen. —Barack Obama, Roanoke, Va., July 13, 2012

It's best to leap into something you know you love. You might change your mind later, but that is the privilege of youth.

New Year's Day is every man's birthday.

New Year's is every man's birthday.

No one ever regarded the First of January with indifference. It is that from which all date their time, and count upon what is left. It is the nativity of our common Adam.

New Year's Day is every man's birthday.

Success is that old ABC -- ability, breaks, and courage.

Life is like a ten speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.

If you grit your teeth and show real determination, you'll always have a chance.

If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself.

Why are you standing here, Charlie Brown?" "I'm waiting for that little red-haired girl to walk by... I'm going to say hello to her and ask her how she's enjoying her summer vacation, and just sort of talk to her... You know..." "You'll never do it, Charlie Brown... You'll panic..." "Besides that, she's already walked by!

The early bird gets the worm but the late bird doesn't even get the late worm.

I have a feeling that this is going to be a good year." "What makes you think so?" "I don't know... It just has all the appearances of a good year." "Have you looked in all the corners?

If we don't take risks in life, the price can sometimes be far higher.

Don't let the fear of what might be rob you of the promise of what can.

do know this—this right here is just prelude. Dress rehearsal. The intro. One of these days each one of us is going to get called up and given the chance to join our voices in a song we've never heard, yet one we've known our whole lives.