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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 sho
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"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

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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.

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Ben Nicholson This quote is written / told by Ben Nicholson between April 10, 1894 and February 6, 1982. He was a famous Artist from United Kingdom. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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