"When I left school I went on trip around the world - I only got as far as Australia, but like a bloody fool I cut it short because of a girl. It's probably one of my big regrets in life"
- Ben Nicholson
About this Quote
This quote by Ben Nicholson speaks to the power of love and the remorse of not following through with a dream. It is a pointer that sometimes we make choices based on our emotions that can have an enduring effect on our lives. By cutting his journey short due to the fact that of a lady, Ben Nicholson was likely compromising an unique experience for something that may not have actually lasted. This quote is a pointer to believe carefully prior to making choices based on our feelings, and to think about the long-lasting consequences of our actions. It is also a suggestion to never ever give up on our dreams, no matter how tough it may be.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"