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Chance Quote by Robert Doisneau

“Chance is the one thing you can't buy. You have to pay for it and you have to pay for it with your life, spending a lot of time, you pay for it with time, not the wasting of time but the spending of time.” quote by Robert Doisneau
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“Chance is the one thing you can't buy. You have to pay for it and you have to pay for it with your life, spending a lot of time, you pay for it with time, not the wasting of time but the spending of time.”

Robert Doisneau

About This Quote

Source Interview: Robert Doisneau on photography and life, 1970s

The quote emphasizes that opportunity and experience cost time and effort, not money; you must invest your life to obtain them.

In simple terms: Opportunities cost time and effort, not money.

Key Takeaway

Invest your time wisely.

Themes

life effort opportunity time value

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal growth
  • creative projects
  • relationships
  • learning

Key Concepts

Existentialism philosophy human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to sacrifice for a chance?
  • How do you measure the value of time spent?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook that some opportunities are limited by external factors beyond personal effort.

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