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 7 - The Walls of Babylon Old Banzar, grim warrior of another day, stood guard at the passageway leading to the top of the ancient walls of Babylon. Up above, valiant defenders were battling to hold the walls. Upon them depended ihe future existence of this great city with its hundreds of thousands of citizens. Over the walls came the roar of the attacking armies, the yelling of many men, the trampling of thousands of horses, the deafening boom of the battering rams pounding the bronzed gates. In the street behind the gate lounged the spearmen, waiting to defend the entrance should the gates give way. They were but few for the task. The main armies of Babylon were with their king, far away in the east on the great expedition against the Elamites. No attack upon the city having been anticipated during their absence, the defending forces were small. Unexpectedly from the north, bore down ...
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