Markus ZusakIt's much easier .. . to be on the verge of something than to actually be it. This would still take time.
About This Quote
This is a quote by the famous American baseball player, Lou Gehrig. It reflects on the idea that it is much easier to be close to achieving something than it is to actually achieve that thing. By being close you are being on the verge of something, but being on the verge still takes time.
Source: The Book Thief
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