No one's ever dared come out and say it before, but there's not a man among us that doesn't think it, that doesn't feel just as you do about her and the whole business - feel it somewhere down deep in his scared little soul.
Ken KeseyRead
There are going to be times when we can't wait for somebody. Now, you're either on the bus or off the bus.
Interpretation
What this quote means
You need to take action yourself at times, as waiting for others can hold you back.
In this quote, Ken Kesey emphasizes the importance of individual initiative and decision-making. It suggests that there are moments in life when one must act independently rather than waiting for others, highlighting the idea that progress can be contingent on personal choices and readiness to embrace opportunities.
Themes
ActionInitiativeIndependenceDecisionsMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a conference.
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