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There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a di
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"There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a distance to reach either"

- Samuel Johnson

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This quote by Samuel Johnson speaks with the concept of making challenging choices in life. It recommends that there are times when we are presented with 2 alternatives that are so opposed to each other that it is impossible to choose both. However, if we are too mindful and try to stay away from both alternatives, we may wind up not benefiting from either. This quote encourages us to take threats and make decisions, even if they are hard. It is better to make a decision and gamble than to stay in the middle and not make any progress.

This quote also talks to the concept of balance. It is essential to find a balance between being too careful and taking too many dangers. We ought to not be so scared of making a mistake that we lose out on opportunities, however we ought to also not be so reckless that we make choices without thinking about the consequences. Finding the right balance between these 2 extremes is essential to making the best decisions in life.

In conclusion, this quote by Samuel Johnson encourages us to make hard choices in life and to find a balance in between being too mindful and taking a lot of dangers. It is essential to take possibilities and make choices, even if they are tough, in order to make development and reach our goals.

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Samuel Johnson This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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