Quote by G.J. Russell

Sometimes I pause and sadly think of all the things that might have been. Of all the golden chances I let slip by, And which never returned again. It fills me with gloom when I ponder this, Till I look on the other side. How I might have been completely engulfed by misfortune's surging tide.

Sometimes I pause and sadly think of all the things that mig

Summary

This quote reflects a moment of regret and reflection on missed opportunities in life. The speaker expresses a sense of sadness and gloom when contemplating the chances they let slip away, and how those opportunities will never come back again. The quote reminds us to appreciate the fleeting nature of opportunities and serves as a cautionary tale to avoid being overwhelmed by the consequences of regret or the unfortunate circumstances that might have resulted from missed chances.

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By G.J. Russell

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