There is a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it.
When Opportunity came, the person didn't realize it because it came in the form of misfortune.
Only the highway of useful service leads to the city of happiness.
Behind every adversity - is an opportunity!
Every failure, every adversity, every heartache may be a blessing in disguise providing it softens the animal portion of our nature.
Put your foot upon the neck of the fear of criticism by reaching a decision not to worry about what other people think, do, or say.