Quote by J.K. Rowling

Choice was dangerous: you had to forgo all other possibilities when you chose.

Choice was dangerous: you had to forgo all other possibiliti

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent risk and responsibility that comes with making a choice. When we make a decision, we must let go of all the other options and paths that could have been followed. It suggests that choosing one direction means giving up the potential outcomes and opportunities associated with the alternatives. This recognition of the foregone possibilities implies that while choice allows for freedom and agency, it also involves sacrifice and uncertainty. Ultimately, it reminds us of the weight and consequences of our decisions.

Topics

Decisions Choice Casual Vacancy

By J.K. Rowling

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