To think that I very nearly didn't go... What if I'd been here-out riding in Virginia or somewhere-Thank God I went with him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels immense relief that they attended a specific event despite nearly skipping it.
- In plain terms
- I almost stayed away but I am glad I came.
- What can you take from it?
- Attending matters even when you almost don't.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What if you had not shown up?
- How do you weigh staying home?
Another view
We cannot know what would have happened if absent.
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