Quote by Robert Doisneau

Chance is the one thing you can't buy. You have to pay for it and you have to pay for it with your life, spending a lot of time, you pay for it with time, not the wasting of time but the spending of time.

Chance is the one thing you can't buy. You have to pay for i

Summary

This quote emphasizes the value of chances in life, highlighting that they cannot be acquired through materialistic means. Instead, one must pay for them with their time and commitment, investing a significant amount of their life. It emphasizes the notion that chances should not be wasted but rather utilized by actively dedicating time to pursuing opportunities and making the most out of them.

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