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“If you lose an opportunity you will be like one who lets the bird fly away; you will never get it back.” quote by John of the Cross
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“If you lose an opportunity you will be like one who lets the bird fly away; you will never get it back.”

John of the Cross

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Missing a chance is like letting a bird fly away; once gone, the opportunity cannot be reclaimed.

In simple terms: Lost chances are gone forever.

Key Takeaway

Act before opportunities slip away.

Themes

opportunity regret timing

Mood

cautionary motivational

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • job interview
  • investment decision
  • relationship proposal
  • creative idea

Key Concepts

philosophy behavioral economics motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which opportunities have you let slip?
  • How can you improve your timing?
A Different Perspective

Not all missed chances are fatal; some may reappear.

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