I feel sorry now myself,” admitted Davy, “but the trouble…
““I feel sorry now myself,” admitted Davy, “but the trouble is I never feel sorry for doing things till after I’ve did them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The character acknowledges feeling remorse only after actions are done, highlighting delayed empathy.
In simple terms: Feeling sorry only after acting, not before.
Practice empathy before acting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- conflict resolution
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions could you anticipate remorse for?
- How can you cultivate proactive empathy?
Waiting to feel remorse can repeat harmful behavior.