“If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door”
Milton Berle (1908–2002) American comedian and actor
Variant: If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
“We're knocking on the door of success.”
5-Oct-2005, DCFC website
Said after 9 games without a win.
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