Every day Quote by Mary Cholmondeley
“Every day I live I am more convinced that the waste of life lies in the love we have not given, the powers we have not used, the selfish prudence that will risk nothing and which, shirking pain, misses happiness as well.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Unfulfilled by Mary Cholmondeley, 1905
Life’s waste is measured by unexpressed love, unused potential, and cautious choices that avoid risk but also miss joy.
In simple terms: Missing love, unused talents, and safe choices waste life.
Key Takeaway
Take risks to love and act.
Themes
love
potential
risk
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career opportunities
- creative projects
- personal development
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethics
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What love have you withheld?
- Which talents remain untapped?
A Different Perspective
Excessive caution can lead to regret; balance is needed.
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