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Regret Quotes

Regret Quotes

Regret is a complicated teacher. It can paralyze or motivate, depending on what you do with it. These quotes explore both sides -- the sting of missed opportunities and the freedom that comes from choosing action over hesitation, even when the outcome isn't guaranteed.

They work well in personal essays, social media posts about taking chances, journal entries, or speeches about living with fewer "what ifs." Browse through and find the words that help you make peace with the past or push forward from it.

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“I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.”

Lucille Ball

“We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.”

Jim Rohn

“Always Do Your Best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.”

Don Miguel Ruiz

“Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it till it comes to have a separate and integral interest. To regret deeply is to live afresh.”

Henry David Thoreau

“Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today and you make your tomorrow.”

L. Ron Hubbard

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