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Orison Swett Marden

Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities strong men make them.

Orison Swett Marden

Strength

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The quote emphasizes that strength lies in taking action with ordinary chances rather than passively hoping for rare, exceptional moments. It contrasts those who passively wait with those who actively create their own success from everyday situations.

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