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Decision Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald

“It was too late - everything was too late. For years now he had dreamed the world away, basing his decisions upon emotions unstable as water.” quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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“It was too late - everything was too late. For years now he had dreamed the world away, basing his decisions upon emotions unstable as water.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Great Gatsby, 1925

He delayed decisions, letting fleeting emotions dictate his life, leading to missed chances.

In simple terms: Emotions can cloud judgment and cause regret.

Key Takeaway

Act before emotions dominate.

Themes

regret emotion timing decision-making

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • relationships
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology literature existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What decisions have you postponed due to feelings?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can also inspire creativity.

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