Quote by Roger Bannister

I've always been very impatient. At age 10 I frankly found life boring, and I can remember age 9 having the awful thought, as it seems now looking back on it, A war! That should liven things up a bit!

I've always been very impatient. At age 10 I frankly found l

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's impatience and desire for excitement in life. At a young age, they found life to be dull and even entertained the thought of a war to spice things up. The quote reflects the speaker's restlessness and longing for novelty, suggesting a craving for thrilling experiences to alleviate the perceived monotony of life.

By Roger Bannister

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