When one door closes, another door opens. or God never closes one door without opening another

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Meaning · English

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).

Common questions

What does “When one door closes, another door opens. or God never closes one door without opening another” mean?

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “When one door closes, another door opens. or God never closes one door without opening another” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.