Phyllis George Quotes

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

Generalizations, like brooms, ought not to stand in a corner forever; they ought to sweep as a matter of course.

I've always had this idea that you have to make the most of things.

I've always had this incredible sense of urgency. I've always had this desire not to let things fester and to really seize the moment, because it's serendipity.

I'm not happy not doing anything. When positive things are rolling in, you've got to take them when you can get them.

My attitude is, do as much as I can while I'm free. And if I'm arrested I'll still do as much as I can.

Ain't no chance if you don't take it.

The two most important requirements for major success are: first, being in the right place at the right time, and second, doing something about it.

The man who is intent on making the most of his opportunities is too busy to bother about luck.

If you do not take advantage of your chances, you can pay for it.

I just have to make sure that, whenever an opportunity arises, I keep taking them.

I am no longer 20 or 21 years old, so I cannot afford to sit around waiting for my chance. I am 29 years old, and I want to play, play, and play. I am not crazy; I don't want to sit in the stands.

I have only one life, so I want to make sure it's a good one.

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

I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.

It's unacceptable to just sit on the couch and say I'm not doing anything. You've got to get out and do everything you can.

A man must make his opportunity, as oft as find it.

Nothing will work unless you do.

Nothing comes sailing by itself.

Be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur.

If you wait for inspiration you'll be standing on the corner after the parade is a mile down the street.

Realize that if you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it.

I live every day to its fullest extent and I don't sweat the small stuff.

We cannot put off living until we are ready.

Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster.