Five Quote by Charles Walter Simpson
“When five up express, as is polite, regret at laying a stymie, but rejoice in your heart.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, early 20th century
Expressing regret over missed opportunities while celebrating inner joy.
In simple terms: Regret at missed chances, but heart rejoices.
Key Takeaway
Embrace joy despite past regrets.
Themes
regret
joy
reflection
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal milestones
- creative projects
- life events
Key Concepts
missed opportunities
inner celebration
Questions to Reflect On
- What regrets have you turned into joy?
- How can you honor both regret and celebration?
A Different Perspective
Regret can linger and affect present happiness.
![“None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]” quote by Tacitus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c4c/tacitus-1552_grief_none-grieve-so-ostentatiously-as-those-w_2581097.jpg)
![“The only regret I have in my career, is my managers wanted a big payday, and I wanted four or five more fights before going in with [Larry] Holmes. That would have made all the difference.” quote by Gerry Cooney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d63/gerry-cooney-20863_bigs_the-only-regret-i-have-in-my-career-is-m_1534.jpg)
