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Adlai Stevenson: “He never waited for opportunities, but sought them.”

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He never waited for opportunities, but sought them.
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Adlai Stevenson

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects the proactive nature of individuals who create their own opportunities rather than waiting for them to arise.

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