Quote of the day by Aesop — “All men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.” The saying examines a common part of human nature. When people lose something that matters to them, they may spend much of their time trying to get it back. At the same time, they may pay less attention to things they never had. The quote connects loss with regret, gratitude and the scarcity mindset. It asks people to consider where they direct their time and emotional energy. A lost possession, relationship, position or opportunity can remain in a person’s thoughts for a long time. A new possibility, however, may not receive the same attention because it does not represent something that was taken away.
