Action Quote by Charles Darwin
“...conscience looks backwards and judges past actions, inducing that kind of dissatisfaction, which if weak we call regret, and if severe remorse.”
About This Quote
The quote reflects on how conscience reviews past actions, causing dissatisfaction that can be labeled as regret or remorse depending on its intensity.
In simple terms: Conscience judges past deeds, causing regret or remorse.
Recognize and learn from past judgments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- conflict resolution
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate regret from remorse?
- What can you do to alleviate lingering dissatisfaction?
Regret can paralyze if not processed.