Keyword: Opportunity

The follies which a man regrets most, in his life, are those which he didn't commit when he had the opportunity.

(1876 – 1950) journalist & humorist

Opportunity: A favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Opportunity knocks for every man, but you have to give a woman a ring.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol

The follies which a man regrets most in his life are those which he didn’t commit when he had the opportunity.

Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

Opportunity only knocks once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.

(1949 – ) English-born Australian musician, writer, actor, composer & record producer

When opportunity knocks, you’ve got headphones on.

When one door closes another one falls on top of you.

(1956 – ) British actor, writer, musician, comedian & broadcaster

The less you know about an opportunity, the more attractive it is.

If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it!

(1925 – 2013) comedian & actor

Sometimes opportunity knocks, but most of the time it sneaks up and then quietly steals away.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist

Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.

The less you know about an opportunity, the more attractive it is.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

(1847 – 1931) American inventor, scientist & businessman

Opportunity always knocks at the least opportune moment.