Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Regret is inevitable, but we should choose those that align with our values.
- In plain terms
- You will have regrets, so try to have the kind that make sense to you.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept regret as part of life and choose it wisely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What regrets define your choices?
- Can regret be positive?
Another view
Some regrets are forced and not up to us to choose.
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