Some have paraphrased it to suggest that "opportunity knocks but once," suggesting it will pass by unless acted upon and the window of opportunity closes. The phrase itself dates back to England in the 1600s, but has lived on and even been amplified, including by a 1990 movie starring Dana Carvey.
NJ TRANSIT Ranks Among Best Large Employers in North America
The agency was named as one of the best large employers in the nation on the 2024 Forbes America’s Best Employers List.