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“The Moral is that gardeners pine, Whene'er no pods adorn the vine. Of all sad words experience gleans, The saddest are: It might have beans.” quote by Guy Wetmore Carryl
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“The Moral is that gardeners pine, Whene'er no pods adorn the vine. Of all sad words experience gleans, The saddest are: It might have beans.”

Guy Wetmore Carryl

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Moral of the Garden, 1915

Unrealized potential leaves regret; missing opportunities are the saddest loss.

In simple terms: Missing chances cause sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Seek and act on opportunities.

Themes

regret potential missed chances

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • investment choices
  • personal goals
  • creative endeavors

Key Concepts

existential reflection opportunity cost

Questions to Reflect On

  • What opportunity have you ignored?
  • How can you turn regret into motivation?
A Different Perspective

Not all missed chances are fatal.

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