“Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage.”
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APA
Disraeli, B. (n.d.). Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/31579-next-to-knowing-when-to-seize-an-opportunity/
MLA
Disraeli, Benjamin. “Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/31579-next-to-knowing-when-to-seize-an-opportunity/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
Chicago
Disraeli, Benjamin. “Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/31579-next-to-knowing-when-to-seize-an-opportunity/.