Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.
Side notes:
Dr. Orison Swett Marden was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life and founded the SUCCESS magazine in 1897. His writings discuss common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life. Many of his ideas are based on New Thought philosophy. His book, Pushing to the Front (first published in 1894), became an instant best-seller.