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“Thou wilt lament Hereafter, when the evil shall be done And shall admit no cure.” quote by Homer
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“Thou wilt lament Hereafter, when the evil shall be done And shall admit no cure.”

Homer

About This Quote

Source Epic: Iliad, Book 22, circa 8th century BC

The speaker predicts future regret after committing wrongdoing, acknowledging that no remedy will be found later.

In simple terms: Regret follows harmful actions that cannot be undone.

Key Takeaway

Avoid causing harm; act responsibly.

Themes

regret consequences morality

Mood

somber reflective

Type

cautionary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • political actions
  • environmental policies

Key Concepts

ethics fate irrevocability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions might you regret later?
  • Can remorse ever truly heal harm?
A Different Perspective

Even with remorse, damage may be irreversible.

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