Riding the wave Quote by Louis Menand

“Everyone is simply riding the wave chance has put them on. Some people know how to surf; some people drown.” quote by Louis Menand — Download Open image

““Everyone is simply riding the wave chance has put them on. Some people know how to surf; some people drown.””

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