Quote by Colm Tóibín
““In the meantime, when I wake in the night, I want more. I want what happened not to have happened, to have taken another course.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Little House” by Colm Tóibín, 1998
A yearning to change past events and a restless desire for more in life.
In simple terms: Wanting to rewrite the past and seek new possibilities.
Key Takeaway
Accept the past, focus on present choices.
Themes
regret
longing
choice
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grieving loss
- making decisions
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
time
alternatives
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you change now to improve your future?
- How does accepting past events free you?
A Different Perspective
Changing the past is impossible; fixation can hinder present action.
