People don't realize what they had till it's gone. Like President Kennedy - nobody like him. Like The Beatles, there will never be anything like them. Like my man, Elvis Presley - I was the Elvis of boxing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People fail to appreciate what they have until it is lost, citing examples like Kennedy, The Beatles, and Elvis.
- In plain terms
- We do not value things until they are gone.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate what you have now.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you take for granted?
- Who do you miss?
Another view
Some loss is permanent and appreciation comes too late.
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