Luck, that’s when preparation and opportunity meet.
Meaning of the quote
Luck happens when you are ready for a good opportunity. If you have prepared yourself well, and then a chance comes your way, you will be able to take advantage of it. Preparation and opportunity need to come together for luck to happen.
About Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau was a renowned Canadian politician who served as the 15th Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and 1980 to 1984. Known for his charismatic personality, Trudeau introduced progressive policies such as official bilingualism, multiculturalism, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. His tenure was marked by both praise and criticism, as he navigated complex national and international challenges.
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Luck, that’s when preparation and opportunity meet.
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I bear solemn witness to the fact that NATO heads of state and of government meet only to go through the tedious motions of reading speeches, drafted by others, with the principal objective of not rocking the boat.
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My life is one long curve, full of turning points.
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The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation.
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The essential ingredient of politics is timing.
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Canada will be a strong country when Canadians of all provinces feel at home in all parts of the country, and when they feel that all Canada belongs to them.
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