So I sold the town away, I couldn't wait to forget you, I was killed in half a day, I hadn't time to regret you, ~ 'Life On A Chain'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The narrator describes leaving a town and a person quickly, avoiding regret by moving on fast.
- In plain terms
- I left quickly to forget you and didn't have time to regret it.
- What can you take from it?
- Moving fast can help avoid regret.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you leave quickly?
- What do you avoid regretting?
Another view
Rushing might prevent necessary emotional processing.
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