Alexander Graham Bell — "When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so reg…"

When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.
Alexander Graham Bell — Alexander Graham Bell Modern · Telephone inventor

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Widely attributed reflection on opportunity and perspective. While widely attributed to Bell, the sentiment has older roots. He is often credited with popularizing this specific phrasing.

Date: c. early 20th century

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