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You should know, Bree--I don't regret it. In spite of…

“You should know, Bree--I don't regret it. In spite of everything, I don't regret it. You'll know something now, of how lonely I was for so long, without Jamie. It doesn't matter. If the price of that separation was your life, neither Jamie nor I can regret it. Bree, you are worth everything--and…” quote by Diana Gabaldon
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““You should know, Bree--I don't regret it. In spite of everything, I don't regret it. You'll know something now, of how lonely I was for so long, without Jamie. It doesn't matter. If the price of that separation was your life, neither Jamie nor I can regret it. Bree, you are worth everything--and more. I've done a great many things in my life, so far, but the most important of them all was to love your father and you.””

Diana Gabaldon

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker confesses no regret for past choices, emphasizing love for Bree and her father as the most meaningful act of his life.

In simple terms: Love outweighs past regrets.

Key Takeaway

Love justifies past sacrifices.

Themes

love regret family sacrifice

Mood

reflective tender

Type

confessional romantic

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • family reunions

Key Concepts

existential meaning emotional fulfillment

Practical Applications

  • expressing love to heal past wounds

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes love worth sacrificing everything?
  • Can regret coexist with love?
A Different Perspective

The claim may overlook the lasting impact of past harms.

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