A few years ago it dawned on me that everybody past a certain age ... pretty much constantly dreams of being able to escape from their lives. They don't want to be who they are any more. They want out. This list includes Thurston Howell the Third, Ann-Margret, the cat members of Rent, Václav Havel, space shuttle astronauts and Snuffleupagus. It's universal. Douglas Coupland
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The quote about escaping from your life is true. When you are young, you tend to think that the world is yours for the taking. You can do anything you want to do and no one will stand in your way. When you get older, you realize that everything has its time and place.

And while life can be great, it can also be difficult. The quote refers to how people tend to dream of escaping their lives when they are young, but then they wake up when they get older and realize that it's too late. This quote reminds us to remain focused on our goals and dreams instead of getting stuck in the day-to-day problems of life.

Life is too short not to enjoy it fully.

Source: The Gum Thief

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