Thus grief still treads upon the heels of pleasure; Married in haste, we may repent at leisure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pain follows pleasure, and hasty decisions lead to regret.
- In plain terms
- Happiness often brings sadness, and quick choices can be regretted later.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid rushing into life choices to prevent future regret.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you repent at leisure?
- Is haste always bad?
Another view
It assumes a negative outcome for all hasty actions.
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