Leave the breast And then the nest And then regret you ever left.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leaving home and independence often leads to regret over time.
- In plain terms
- You will regret leaving your home and family.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider the cost of independence before you leave.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you gain by leaving?
- What do you lose?
Another view
Not everyone regrets leaving; some find relief.
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