If we are ever in doubt about what to do, it is a good…
“If we are ever in doubt about what to do, it is a good rule to ask ourselves what we shall wish on the morrow that we had done.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Consider future consequences before acting, using tomorrow’s perspective as guide
In simple terms: Think about what you’ll wish you’d done tomorrow before deciding
Use future-oriented reflection for better choices
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal dilemmas
- career choices
- financial planning
- relationship decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What future outcome would change your current choice?
- How reliable is imagined tomorrow’s perspective?
People may overestimate future clarity, leading to paralysis