Don't waste time thinking about what could have been when you could be thinking about what could be.

You have to realize what you don't know before you can learn about it.

Do not kick people when they are down because you will surely fall right beside them.

Don't waste time thinking about what could have been when you could be thinking about what could be.

The saying "the cherry on top" is only a good metaphor if the person listening or reading actually likes cherries on top of their ice cream.

What if there were no hypothetical situations?

In order to maintain a friendship, do not avoid confrontation, but rather, embrace it.