Opportunity Quotes - page 8

In randori, one must search out the opponent's weaknesses and be ready to attack with all the resources at his disposal the moment the opportunity presents itself, without violating the rules of judo. (Jigoro Kano)
Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, you are thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity to improve your technique. View quote
Jigoro Kano
While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the opportunity is lost. View quote
Quintilian
I think Pixar has the opportunity to be the next Disney - not replace Disney - but be the next Disney. View quote
Steve Jobs
I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more. View quote
Jonas Salk
I work on a TV show I love, I have the opportunity to do movies with actors I respect, and I'm in love with the man I want to spend the rest of my life with, who pushes me and excites me...There's this fighter in me that kind of needs to be put to rest a little bit. I don't need to be so tough to protect myself. View quote
Ali Larter
America is my home - I believe in her promise and I will do what I can to secure that promise for future generations of our children. America is great - not because of our military might or our economic strength - but because of the greatness of Americans, and I welcome the opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder, side by side with all of you to preserve our heritage rich in "liberty and justice for all." View quote
Alberto Gonzales
Nature has given the opportunity of happiness to all, knew they but how to use it. View quote
Claudian
America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining. View quote
George W. Bush
Each child is an adventure into a better life - an opportunity to change the old pattern and make it new. View quote
Hubert Humphrey
I wish to suggest that ample opportunity does exist for dissent, for protest, and for nonconformity. But I must also say that the right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously. (Hubert Humphrey)
I'll tell you, I think that the Internet has provided an enormous boost to film criticism by giving people an opportunity to self publish or to find sites that are friendly. View quote
Roger Ebert
The only thing I took advantage of at Extreme Rules was an opportunity to cash in my Money in the Bank contract, which I did successfully, well within the rules. You know, Jeff knows this, you know this, the fans know this: nowhere on that contract does it say, under any circumstances, 'Do not cash in on Jeff Hardy. View quote
Phil Brooks
The way I see it, it's a great thing to be the man who hit the most home runs, but it's a greater thing to be the man who did the most with the home runs he hit. So as long as there's a chance that maybe I can hammer out a little justice now and then, or a little opportunity here and there, I intend to do as I always have - keep swinging. View quote
Hank Aaron
Perhaps you don't desire poetry as much as you would like to have my torchy knowledge of your possible futures, but I dare say poetry will do you far more good. For knowing the future only makes you timid and complacent by turns, while poetry can shape you into the kind of souls who can face any future with boldness and wisdom and nobility, so that you need not know the future at all, so that any future will be an opportunity for greatness, if you have greatness in you. View quote
Orson Scott Card
There is the expectation that a younger generation has the opportunity to redeem the crimes and failings of their elders and would have the strength and idealism to do so. View quote
Joyce Carol Oates
Remember you come here having already understood the necessity of struggling with yourself - only with yourself. Therefore thank everyone who gives you the opportunity. View quote
G. I. Gurdjieff
So my judgment is that Syria will move; Syria will change, as it embraces a legitimate relationship with the United States and the West and economic opportunity that comes with it and the participation that comes with it. View quote
John Kerry
Suicidal glory is the luxury of the irresponsible. We're not giving up. We're waiting for a better opportunity to win. View quote
Lois McMaster Bujold
I think the reason I choose the comic approach so often is because it's harder, therefore affording me the opportunity to show off. View quote
Rita Mae Brown
What the war did was give me the opportunity of three years of continuous reading, and it was in the course of reading that I became convinced that I should become an economist. (Douglass North)
If you are not egotistical, you will welcome the opportunity to learn more. View quote
John Templeton
Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise. View quote
Kobe Bryant
There is no heaven of glory bright, and no hell where sinners roast. Here and now is our day of torment! Here and now is our day of joy! Here and now is our opportunity! Choose ye this day, this hour, for no redeemer liveth! View quote
Anton LaVey
With each game I play, with each season I play, I'm running out of chances. You're never guaranteed next year. You're never guaranteed the next game. You have to seize the opportunity when it's there in front of you. View quote
Brett Favre