Quote by Hannah Cowley

I have been five minutes too late all my life-time!

I have been five minutes too late all my life-time!

Summary

This quote suggests that the person speaking has consistently arrived just slightly after the optimal moment for various opportunities or experiences. They reflect on a pattern of always being just enough behind timing-wise, potentially causing them to miss out on important moments, possibilities, or connections throughout their lifetime.

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Life Time Thetimes

By Hannah Cowley

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