Regret Quote by Jane Seville Zero at the Bone
““The world's full of people trying to atone for the things they regret.””
About This Quote
People try to atone for regrets, showing universal longing for redemption.
In simple terms: Regret leads to seeking atonement.
Key Takeaway
Seek forgiveness and growth.
Themes
regret
atonement
redemption
human nature
reflection
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
Regret:1
World People:0
Things Regret:0
People Trying:1
Trying Atone:1
When to use this quote
- counseling
- personal journaling
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology of guilt
moral philosophy
self‑improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What regrets do you hold?
- Can you fully atone?
A Different Perspective
Atonement may be impossible.
![“What haunted people even, perhaps especially, on their deathbed? What chased them, tortured them and brought some of them to their knees? And [he] thought he had the answer. Regret. Regret for things said, things done, and things not done. Regret for the people they might have been. And failed to…” quote by Louise Penny](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c63/louise-penny-1059_answers_what-haunted-people-even-perhaps-especia_269288.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)
