Opportunity Quotes
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When you're a large company with significant market share, it's tempting to view market disruptions as a threat, but we view them as an opportunity.
John T. Chambers -
I will do plays as long as they're interested in having me do them. It's the biggest opportunity to learn the most about how to act. Something I discover every time I'm doing one is how little I know about acting - how important the art of listening is, and how important it is to listen with your entire body. You can tell so much of a story with stillness, and a lot of that can be from really actively listening to your scene partner.
Sarah Paulson
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As we celebrate 75 years of the minimum wage, we must also recognize that it is no longer achieving its potential impact in our economy or for America's working families. Every American deserves the chance to build a better life for his or her family - and raising the minimum wage will provide that opportunity.
Tom Harkin -
I always say that talent and capability is everywhere, all it needs is opportunity.
Kathrine Switzer -
I've been very lucky to have had the opportunity to play a diverse cast of characters in the short time I've been a voice actor.
Ashly Burch -
There is no such thing as overnight success or easy money. If you fail, do not be discouraged; try again. When you do well, do not change your ways. Success is not just good luck: it is a combination of hard work, good credit standing, opportunity, readiness and timing. Success will not last if you do not take care of it.
Henry Sy -
I had the opportunity to do what I enjoy.
Haywood Nelson -
There are huge challenges ahead for this country but also huge opportunities. We can make this country stronger and fairer.
Michael Gove
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I believe that the best way to help people understand the world is to provide them with opportunities to actively explore, experiment, and express themselves.
Mitchel Resnick -
I would encourage everyone in their first job not to ask themselves, 'Where do I want to be?' but 'What do I want to learn from this?' Use that opportunity to be a sponge.
Caroline Ghosn -
For me, my first big heartbreak is actually sports-related. The team went out and got spanked on our home field. I'll never forget how I cried after the game, because I'd been denied the opportunity to help the team in the championship game. It was like the coach forgot what had gotten us there. So, I never got to hold the trophy or savor a state championship. And I'll never forget that first bitter heartbreak.
Michael Ealy -
If the opportunity is not out there for you to play it, then you don't see it.
Viola Davis -
I just think make hay while the sun shines really when you're an actor. When the opportunities present themselves you just better take them, otherwise you just don't know.
Sendhil Ramamurthy -
I'm honored to be the first woman to have the opportunity to command the shuttle. I don't really think about that on a day-to-day basis because I really don't need to.
Eileen Collins
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I feel strongly about showing up and being prepared and not taking the opportunity for granted and being conscientious about my fellow co-workers.
Paul Schneider -
The doors of Opportunity are marked 'Push' and 'Pull'.
Ethel Watts Mumford -
There is so much extraordinary opportunity if you're curious, if you're interested.
Juan Enriquez -
I actually had the opportunity to stand at the lectern in the Supreme Court and face the justices, which was really a powerful thing for me.
Laurence Fishburne -
I'm not on Twitter. In theory, I really like Instagram. I think it's a warmer environment. I think, though conversations can erupt that aren't always friendly, you have an opportunity to jump in and redirect and even caution people against language and behavior that I personally object to.
Sarah Jessica Parker -
I've been given an opportunity to greatly impact people's lives through music. I want people to truly experience my heart, to connect with them on an emotional level and sing songs that bring meaning to their lives.
Ben Utecht
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There's always opportunity in the now. If I'm there, I will seize it.
Michelle Waterson -
Every ‘mistake’ is an opportunity in jazz.
Stefon Harris -
The prevailing mood in my country is one of optimism and opportunity. Scotland is restless for change and keen to expand its influence and to reach out beyond our shores.
Alex Salmond -
I do feel, like everyone, there's not enough female directors out there, there's not enough female producers, and would like to see more people get more opportunity, more opportunity for roles for women.
Barbara Crampton