"I had all of one nanosecond to savor the news before we had to move on to other problems"
- Warren Christopher
About this Quote
This quote by Warren Christopher is a reflection on the short lived nature of success. He is stating that he had only a very brief minute to delight in the news prior to they needed to proceed to other problems. This recommends that success is often brief and that it is essential to make the effort to appreciate it when it comes. It also indicates that life is full of challenges which it is necessary to stay focused and keep moving forward. This quote is a pointer to make the effort to savor the successes in life, no matter how quick they may be, and to keep pushing forward in spite of the challenges.
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