The pain of not knowing what to do was exceeded only by that of knowing what I had done.

Erich Segal
About This Quote

When one is faced with a choice, it is difficult to know which direction to take. This uncertainty makes it hard to make decisions because one does not know if they are making the right choice. Many people do not like this uncertainty. However, the greatest pain in the world occurs when you leave an important decision in the hands of someone else and it turns out wrong. When you make decisions on your own, you will always be able to understand them and live with them.

Source: Love Story

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