It is easy at any moment to ...

It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous
It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous
 Livy

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There is an ocean of endless opportunities, and there are so many things that one can do. I'm so fortunate that I've grown up with this sort of a philosophy and mentality.
 Hafez Nazeri
The two worst strategic mistakes to make are acting prematurely and letting an opportunity slip.
A warrior knows that he is only a man. His only regret is that his life is so short that he can't grab onto all the things he would like to. But for him, this is not an issue; it's only a pity.
The Warrior lives a life full of adventure, living on the edge of opportunity. Life on the edge keeps him in a space of heightened awareness and totally in the moment; therefore no matter what comes his way he is always prepared.
 James Arthur Ray
It was a good opportunity for me to wear a NBA jersey. The Golden State Warriors gave me an opportunity to come in and play for them. I was very appreciative of that.
 John Starks

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Once let good faith be abandoned, and all social existence would perish.
From abundance springs satiety.
No law can possibly meet the convenience of every one: we must be satisfied if it be beneficial on the whole and to the majority.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.