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"Only the guy who isn't rowing has time to rock the boat"

- Jean-Paul Sartre

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This quote by Jean-Paul Sartre is a reminder that it is typically those who are not actively involved in a task or situation that are the ones who are more than likely to slam or disrupt it. It is easy to criticize from the sidelines, but it takes a great deal of effort and devotion to really become part of the solution. The quote is a suggestion that it is important to be part of the solution and not just slam from the sidelines. It is likewise a tip that it is important to be mindful of how our actions and words can impact the scenario. We must strive to be part of the solution and not just rock the boat.

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Jean-Paul Sartre This quote is written / told by Jean-Paul Sartre between June 21, 1905 and April 15, 1980. He was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 58 other quotes.

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