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Meaning
The quote says that disappointment is part of life: some hoped-for events never happen, and some desired actions remain impossible. It acknowledges limits that people cannot always control. The tone is reflective and accepting.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Theresa May
British politician
Theresa May is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019. She was Home Secretary from 2010 to 2016, and represented Maidenhead in the House of Commons from 1997 to 2024. She later joined the House of Lords in August 2024 as Baroness May of Maidenhead. May is a one-nation conservative, and she was the second woman to serve as British prime minister. She was also the first woman to hold two of the Great Offices of State.
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