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Balancing in Motion

Ever wonder why life feels like a constant wobble? Today's quote, supposedly from Albert Einstein (like half the internet’s wisdom) is about that.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, tens de estar sempre em movimento.you must keep moving.

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A vida é como andar de bicicleta. Para manteres o equilíbrio, tens de estar sempre em movimento.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

💬 Today's vocabulary

🚴‍♂️ Andar de bicicleta: To ride a bike Manter: To keep, to maintain⚖️ Equilíbrio [masc. noun]: Balance🔁 Sempre: Always🏃‍♂️ Em movimento: In motion

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Written for level A2. Every story has its own, anywhere from A1 to B2.

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