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Richesse et Succès - Opportunités

Explorez les proverbes anglais concernant les opportunités avec des dictons comme "un aujourd'hui vaut deux demains" et "une fleur fleurit plus d'une fois".

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opportunity (never|seldom) knocks twice at any man's door

used to imply that one should be ready to seize opportunities when they arise, as they may not come again

Il faut saisir une occasion quand elle se présente,  car elle peut ne pas revenir

Il faut saisir une occasion quand elle se présente, car elle peut ne pas revenir

Ex: I missed out on a great job opportunity because I didn't act quickly enough, but I learned that opportunity never knocks twice at any man's door. 
when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

used to imply that one should make the best of a difficult or unpleasant situation, and turn it into an opportunity for something positive

Tire le meilleur d'une situation difficile et transforme-la en occasion

Tire le meilleur d'une situation difficile et transforme-la en occasion

Ex: After losing his job, John decided to start his own business - he figured that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. 
mill cannot grind with water that is past

used to imply that opportunities are only valuable when acted upon in the present moment and cannot be regained once they have passed

Une occasion manquée ne peut plus être exploitée

Une occasion manquée ne peut plus être exploitée

Ex: I regret not taking that job offer when it was available, but I know that the mill cannot grind with water that is past, so I'm focusing on finding new opportunities now. 
take the goods the gods provide

used to imply that one should utilize and enjoy good fortune or advantageous circumstances when they are presented, rather than taking them for granted or letting them go to waste

Quand la chance et des circonstances favorables se présentent,  il faut en profiter

Quand la chance et des circonstances favorables se présentent, il faut en profiter

Ex: When opportunities come our way, we should take the goods the gods provide and make the most of them. 
live for today for tomorrow never comes

used to emphasize the importance of enjoying the present moment and not postponing happiness or fulfillment for an uncertain future

Ne remets pas le bonheur à plus tard et profite du présent

Ne remets pas le bonheur à plus tard et profite du présent

Ex: I've learned to live for today for tomorrow never comes, taking risks and pursuing my dreams without fearing the unknown. 
a flower blooms more than once

used to imply opportunities in life are not limited to just one chance, but can recur again and again, encouraging people to stay optimistic and hopeful

De nouvelles occasions peuvent se présenter à nouveau

De nouvelles occasions peuvent se présenter à nouveau

Ex: The coach told his team that a flower blooms more than once to encourage them to keep practicing and striving for success, even after a defeat. 
hoist your sail when the wind is fair

used to suggest that when conditions are favorable for success, one should act quickly to achieve their goals

Lorsque les conditions sont favorables,  il faut agir rapidement

Lorsque les conditions sont favorables, il faut agir rapidement

Ex: As a small business owner, you need to be ready to launch your new product when the market conditions are right, and hoist your sail when the wind is fair. 
every dog gets one bite

used to imply that everyone deserves a fair chance or opportunity to succeed or experience something, regardless of their past behavior or reputation

Chacun mérite une chance équitable de réussir

Chacun mérite une chance équitable de réussir

Ex: The coach gave the inexperienced player a chance to prove himself, saying every dog gets one bite to emphasize the importance of giving everyone a fair opportunity. 
(when|as) one door (closes|shuts), another (one|) opens

used to suggest that when an opportunity is missed or a situation does not work out as planned, there will always be new opportunities or options that arise

La perte d'une occasion peut être suivie d'une nouvelle

La perte d'une occasion peut être suivie d'une nouvelle

Ex: I was really disappointed when I didn't get the job I applied for, but I'm trying to stay positive and remember that when one door closes another opens. 
one today is worth two tomorrows

used to suggest that the present moment is more valuable than the future, as taking action now can lead to greater rewards and benefits in the long term

Agir aujourd'hui vaut plus que les promesses et les projets pour demain

Agir aujourd'hui vaut plus que les promesses et les projets pour demain

Ex: I always remind myself that one today is worth two tomorrows, so I try to make the most of each day and not procrastinate. 
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