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Fortune knocks once at every man's door

Possible interpretation: We all get at least one good opportunity in life; everybody has the opportunity to be successful in life.

Note: fortune (noun) = luck; chance

Quick Quiz:

"Fortune knocks once at every man's door" is a philosophy of
  1. pessimism
  2. optimism
  3. brutal realism