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“Don't regret your life, child, it will pass soon enough.” quote by Jeanette Winterson
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“Don't regret your life, child, it will pass soon enough.”

Jeanette Winterson

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Passion, Jeanette Winterson, 1987

Life is fleeting; regret is pointless because time passes quickly, urging acceptance and present focus.

In simple terms: Life passes fast; don’t waste it on regret.

Key Takeaway

Live fully now.

Themes

mortality acceptance time

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • relationships
  • health choices

Key Concepts

impermanence mindfulness agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you change if you stopped regretting?
  • How does acknowledging impermanence affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Regret can motivate positive change if used constructively.

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