Quote by Maurice Chevalier

If you wait for the perfect moment when all is safe and assured, it may never arrive. Mountains will not be climbed, races won, or lasting happiness achieved.

If you wait for the perfect moment when all is safe and assu

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities rather than waiting for the perfect conditions to act. It suggests that waiting for complete safety and certainty may lead to missed opportunities and unfulfilled goals. It implies that true achievement and happiness come from stepping out of one's comfort zone, overcoming obstacles, and embracing a proactive approach towards life. Mountains symbolize challenges, races represent personal goals, and lasting happiness denotes a sense of fulfillment and contentment.

By Maurice Chevalier

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