人生という旅は、人が自転車に乗るようなもの。分かり切ったことだが、自転車に乗り、そして動き出す。どこかで停まり、降りる。停まったまま降りなければ、倒れる。 - ウィリアム・ゴールディング (1911 - 93)
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The journey of life is like a man riding a bicycle. We know he got on the bicycle and started to move. We know that at some point he will stop and get off. We know that if he stops moving and does not get off he will fall off. - William (Gerald) Golding (1911 - 93)
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