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There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures.

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This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities in life. It compares the course of life to a tide and suggests that if one seizes the right moment, it can lead to fortune and success. However, if one fails to take advantage of opportunities, their life will stagnate and be filled with difficulties and miseries. The quote urges readers to actively seize the current when it is in their favor, or risk losing out on their ventures and dreams.
Quote by William Shakespeare
Playwright, English
Renowned English playwright
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