Will RogersEven if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
About This Quote
This quote from the movie Forrest Gump, is a great reminder that one must be prepared to move quickly when circumstances dictate. In this quote, Forrest is saying that he knows that he has hit the right path by virtue of his actions, but he will be run over if he stops and waits for others to make a decision for him. Instead, he should keep moving forward and make his destination a reality.
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