"When I raced with Mercedes, I thought I'd learn German. But my wife didn't want to live in Germany"
- Juan Manuel Fangio
About this Quote
Juan Manuel Fangio was a legendary Formula One driver who raced with Mercedes in the 1950s. This quote reflects his experience of racing with Mercedes and his desire to find out German. He wished to find out the language in order to better comprehend the culture and people of Germany, where Mercedes is based. However, his spouse did not wish to transfer to Germany, so Fangio was unable to pursue his goal of learning German. This quote reflects the difficulty of stabilizing individual objectives with the requirements of a family. It also speaks to the significance of compromise in relationships. Fangio had the ability to pursue his profession as a Formula One chauffeur, but he needed to make a sacrifice in order to do so. This quote is a suggestion that sometimes we need to make challenging choices in order to attain our objectives.
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