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Wealth & Success - Opportunities

Explore English proverbs regarding opportunities with sayings like "one today is worth two tomorrows" and "a flower blooms more than once".

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opportunity never 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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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when one door closes, 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

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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

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