Day 49 Quote
"The things one
regrets most in life are the OPPORTUNITIES one did not take when they arrived
on his stable"
Dr. Jerry - the First
The Richest Man In Babylon By George S Clason Chapter 1 The Man Who Desired Gold Bansir, the chariot builder of Babylon, was thoroughly discouraged. From his seat upon the low wall surrounding his property, he gazed sadly at his simple home and the open workshop in which stood a partially completed chariot. His wife frequently appeared at the open door. Her furtive glances in his direction reminded him that the meal bag was almost empty and he should be at work finishing the chariot, hammering and hewing, polishing and painting, stretching taut the leather over the wheel rims, preparing it for delivery so he could collect from his wealthy customer. Nevertheless,' his fat, muscular body sat stolidly upon the wall. His slow mind was struggling patiently with a problem for which he could find no answer. The hot, tropical sun, so typical of this valley of the Euphrates, beat down upon him mercilessly. Beads of perspiration formed upon his brow
It is very painful to miss out opportunities especially when one discovers later that it would have bettered one's lot,it is more painful
ReplyDeleteExactly so
Deleteand that is why it is called a regret
but one can always do a better job by taking on other profitable opportunities that would still come one's way so long as there is life and health
@OludareAlagbe
Truly indeed. Wise saying for those who want to be wise.
ReplyDeleteSemiyu Olagolden.
Yeah
Deletethanks @lifedishes for that apt reminder
To be anything in this world is really all about the choices we make