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It's always the idle habits you acquire which you will…

“It's always the idle habits you acquire which you will regret. Father said that. That Christ was not crucified: he was worn away by a minute clicking of little wheels. That had no sister.” quote by William Faulkner
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“It's always the idle habits you acquire which you will regret. Father said that. That Christ was not crucified: he was worn away by a minute clicking of little wheels. That had no sister.”

William Faulkner

About This Quote

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

Idle habits accumulate unnoticed and later cause regret, like small incremental wear that erodes something valuable.

In simple terms: Small habits can ruin you over time.

Key Takeaway

Watch and change daily routines.

Themes

habit regret consequences selfawareness

Mood

reflective somber

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • personal development
  • long‑term planning

Key Concepts

incremental decay personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What idle habit drains you most?
  • How can you replace it with a constructive one?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits is hard and requires discipline.

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