Readiness for opportunity ...

Readiness for opportunity makes for success. Opportunity often comes by accident; readiness never does.
Readiness for opportunity makes for success. Opportunity often comes by accident; readiness never does.
 Sam Rayburn

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We are in a survival mentality, and that's hard-wired into our humanity, because we are the winners of an evolutionary struggle of millions and millions and millions of years.
 John Shelby Spong
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
I like to challenge hitters with a 'Here it is, hit it,' mentality. It's definitely a big part of my game, especially when I get in situations where I need it. I usually save a little bit so it's there for me.
 Justin Verlander
Sala-manda-stron, look out here we come, A thief a warrior and a mole. Though the quest may take its toll, We'll march until we reach our goal,
 Brian Jacques
A warrior takes his lot, whatever it may be, and accepts it in ultimate humbleness. He accepts in humbleness what he is, not as a grounds for regret but as a living challenge.

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No one has a finer command of language than the person who keeps his mouth shut.
 Sam Rayburn
The real actor has a direct line to the collective heart.
 Sam Rayburn
If you want to get along, go along.
 Sam Rayburn
There's no education in the second kick of a mule
 Sam Rayburn