Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the

The quote "Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land." is attributed to Joseph B. Wirthlin, an American religious leader and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In this statement, Wirthlin uses the metaphor of standing by a river to illustrate the folly of waiting for the "perfect" moment to make a change. He suggests that waiting for ideal conditions can prevent progress and that, often, change requires action despite imperfect circumstances. The quote encourages people to take initiative and not wait for the "right time," which may never come.