It is often hard to distinguish between the hard knocks in life and those of opportunity. ~Frederick Phillips

Seize every opportunity along the way, for how sad it would be if the road you chose became the road not taken. ~Robert Brault

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. ~Harry Truman

Grasp your opportunities, no matter how poor your health; nothing is worse for your health than boredom. ~Mignon McLaughlin