Quotation by

Thomas A. Edison

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

Work

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Many people fail to recognize chances for success because they come disguised as hard effort rather than something easy or glamorous. This means that achieving goals requires dedication and willingness to do the necessary labor, even if it doesn’t seem appealing at first.

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