Resolved, always to do that, which I shall wish I had done when I see others do it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Decide to act in ways you will wish you had acted when seeing others do so.
- In plain terms
- Do things you will be glad you did when you see others doing them.
- What can you take from it?
- Act in ways you won't regret later.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you wish you had done?
- How will you decide now?
Another view
You might not accurately predict what you will wish later.
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