Quote by Ivan Turgenev

... if we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin.

... if we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely ev

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action and not waiting for perfect circumstances. It suggests that if we keep looking for the "perfect" moment, where all conditions are ideal, we will never actually get started on our goals or endeavors. Instead, it encourages us to begin even when things may not be completely prepared or in place. It reminds us that progress and growth often come from starting with what we have and adapting along the way, rather than waiting indefinitely for the perfect conditions that may never come.

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Procrastination

By Ivan Turgenev

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