We regret not having the courage to make such and such decision; we regret much more having made one - any one. Better no action than the consequences of an action. (Emil Cioran)

We regret not having the courage to make such and such decision; we regret much more having made one - any one. Better no action than the consequences of an action.

Emil Cioran

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