Quote by Robert Wyatt

If you've never felt that you quite got a hold of it, you just feel that before you die, you've got to try and get it right once. And hope that the experience you have makes up for the some of the diminishing energy.

If you've never felt that you quite got a hold of it, you ju

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This quote expresses the idea that even if one feels like they have never truly mastered or understood something, they still have an innate drive to keep trying until they get it right. It highlights the desire to live a life filled with meaningful experiences and to make the most of one's limited time and diminishing energy. The hope is that the cumulative experiences gained throughout life will compensate for any perceived shortcomings or uncertainties.

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