Quote by Quentin Crisp

It's no good running a pig farm badly for 30 years while saying, 'Really, I was meant to be a ballet dancer.' By then, pigs will be your style.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and choices. It suggests that if we spend a significant amount of time and effort in a certain endeavor without fully committing or making the best of it, we may eventually become accustomed to mediocrity and lose sight of our true aspirations. It serves as a reminder to pursue our passions and make the most out of our current situations rather than dwelling on what could have been. Otherwise, we risk settling for a life that is unfulfilling and distant from our true desires.

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