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“Things said or done long years ago Or things I did not do or say But thought that I might say or do, Weigh me down, and not a day But something is recalled, My conscience or my vanity appalled.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Things said or done long years ago Or things I did not do or say But thought that I might say or do, Weigh me down, and not a day But something is recalled, My conscience or my vanity appalled.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

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

Regrets about past actions and unspoken thoughts can weigh heavily on conscience and pride.

In simple terms: Past regrets can burden us.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and release old regrets.

Themes

regret conscience vanity memory

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal journaling
  • therapy
  • conflict resolution
  • forgiveness

Key Concepts

self‑reflection psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What past actions still haunt you?
  • How can you transform regret into growth?
A Different Perspective

Unresolved guilt may persist without active processing.

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