Don’t live in regret over missed opportunities, for if you do, you will miss even more.

When there are no expectations affecting a choice, it should be taken immediately. Overthinking such a choice will only lead to headaches and missed opportunities. Moreover, when this choice is taken, all alternatives should be eliminated immediately to avoid the pitfalls of groundless regrets.

What I mean is, right from that first time, there was
something in Tommy's manner that was tinged with sadness, that seemed to
say: “Yes, we're doing this now and I'm glad we're doing it now. But what a
pity we left it so late.

Look in my face; my name is Might-have-been;
I am also call'd No-more, Too-late, Farewell

The universe is an ocean upon which we are the waves. While some decide to surf, others venture to dive.

A friend is like a mirror: he’s the one who reflects your light most accurately. However, a close friend not only reflects your self but enhances and embellishes it.