Regret Quote by Daniel Defoe
““Thus you see having committed a Crime once, is a sad Handle to the committing of it again; whereas all the Regret, and Reflections wear off when the Temptation renews it self; had I not yielded to see him again, the Corrupt desire in him had worn off, and 'tis very probable he had never fallen into it, with any Body else, as I really believe he had not done before.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Robinson Crusoe, 1719
Repeated wrongdoing is easy when temptation returns, and regret fades quickly.
In simple terms: Crime repeats when desire returns.
Key Takeaway
Resist repeated temptations.
Themes
morality
temptation
regret
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal decisions
- addiction recovery
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
human weakness
selfcontrol
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns enable you to break a cycle?
- How can lasting remorse be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
Even with regret, people often repeat harmful actions.
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