Quotation by

Logan P. Smith

What is more mortifying than to feel that you have missed the plum for want of courage to shake the tree?

Courage

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means it is deeply disappointing to realize you lost a valuable opportunity simply because you were too afraid to take action. It compares the missed chance to a ripe fruit that could have been easily obtained if only you had been brave enough to try.

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