Quote by Logan P. Smith

What is more mortifying than to feel that you have missed the plum for want of courage to shake the tree?

What is more mortifying than to feel that you have missed th

Summary

This quote, often attributed to American novelist Logan Pearsall Smith, highlights the regret and embarrassment one can experience when they realize they have missed out on an opportunity simply because they lacked the courage to pursue it. It encapsulates the idea that fear and hesitation can hold us back from achieving our goals and getting what we desire in life. The metaphor of missing the plum for not shaking the tree emphasizes the need for taking action and pushing past our comfort zones in order to seize the opportunities that come our way.

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By Logan P. Smith

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