Quote by Ben Nicholson

When I left school I went on trip around the world - I only got as far as Australia, but like a bloody fool I cut it short because of a girl. It's probably one of my big regrets in life.

When I left school I went on trip around the world - I only

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's regret about making a hasty decision to cut short their trip around the world because of a romantic relationship. The speaker reflects on how they acted impulsively and describes it as a significant regret in their life. The quote implies a lost opportunity for adventure, personal growth, and exploration, emphasizing the sentiment that sometimes we make choices out of love that we later come to regret.

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Life

By Ben Nicholson

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