Men mourn for what they have lost; women for what they ain't got

Men mourn for what they have lost; women for what they ain't got

Josh Billings, the pen name of humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw, was known for his witty and insightful observations on human nature. One of his most famous quotes is, “Men mourn for what they have lost; women for what they ain't got.” This quote speaks to the different ways in which men and women tend to approach loss and desire.