Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

For everything you have missed, you have gained something else; and for everything you gain, you lose something else.

For everything you have missed, you have gained something el

Summary

This quote suggests that in life, whenever we miss out on or lose something, there is always a corresponding gain or loss. It speaks to the idea of balance and trade-offs. It implies that even in the face of disappointment or loss, there are always new opportunities or benefits waiting to be discovered. It reminds us to embrace change and accept that in order to move forward and grow, we may have to let go of certain things along the way.

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Success & Failure

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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