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To: Dalin who wrote (36499)5/1/2001 1:54:40 PM
From: Mannie  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 65232
 
Gamblin'-
Isn't it amazing how the same people have "good luck" over and over again?

In the art world, the saying is:
Perfect your technique, and wait for inspiration.



To: Dalin who wrote (36499)5/1/2001 1:54:47 PM
From: stockman_scott  Respond to of 65232
 
<<Opportunity comes to the prepared mind.>>

Dalin: That's so true...=)

Best Regards,

Scott

The Sheep from ABN AMRO just put out a 'Buy Rating' on BRCD -- after its more than doubled from its 52-week low <VBG>....What are these ANALysts paid millions of dollars for anyway? Let me know when you figure that out...



To: Dalin who wrote (36499)5/1/2001 2:18:09 PM
From: Uncle Frank  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 65232
 
>> "Luck, is preparation for opportunity." Forget where I read it, or who said it.

I believe that's derived from a quote by Benjamin Desraeli, who was Prime Minister of England in the latter half of the 19th century. I can't locate his exact words, but I remember it as

Luck is being prepared to take advantage of opportunity when it presents itself.

uf


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