The end of life evokes the errors of it, and a fellow wishes he had known better.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When life ends, we realize its mistakes, and wish we had known better.
- In plain terms
- We regret missed insights after death.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek wisdom while alive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What can we learn before it's too late?
- How does regret shape behavior?
Another view
Not everyone feels regret at life's end.
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