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Most people die of a sort of creeping common sense, and discover when it is too late that the only things one never regr
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"Most people die of a sort of creeping common sense, and discover when it is too late that the only things one never regrets are one's mistakes"

- Oscar Wilde

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This quote by Oscar Wilde speaks with the concept that individuals often live their lives in a safe, predictable way, and as an outcome, they miss out on chances and experiences that might have enriched their lives. Wilde recommends that it is just when it is far too late that people recognize that the only things they never ever regret are the errors they made. He suggests that taking threats and making mistakes can result in a more fulfilling life, even if it doesn't constantly work out. This quote motivates individuals to take opportunities and not hesitate of making errors, as it is typically these experiences that bring the most pleasure and fulfillment. Wilde's quote is a pointer that life is too short to be lived in a safe, predictable method, and that taking dangers and making mistakes can cause a more meaningful life.

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Oscar Wilde This quote is written / told by Oscar Wilde between October 16, 1854 and November 30, 1900. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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