If we gaze deeply at the deceptively simple word “opportunity”, we see hidden beauty shining from below, which is the Roman god Portunus, patron of harbours.

Seen in this light

every new circumstance is like sailing into a strange and distant port,

which may offer a haven, if we choose to take refuge.

 Phil Cousineau, The Painted Word: A Treasure Chest of Remarkable Words and their Origins