“Opportunities flit by while we sit regretting the chances we have lost, and the happiness that comes to us we heed not, because of the happiness that is gone.”
Quote by Jerome K. Jerome
Work
The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
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Author
Jerome K. Jerome
Jerome K. Jerome was an English writer known for his humorous and satirical style. His works, such as 'Three Men in a Boat' and 'The Wind in the Willows', are beloved by readers. more
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