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.
Telephone inventor
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.
c. early 20th century
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