Arise Quote by Kevin Hearne
“For me, the times I always regret are missed opportunities to say farewell to good people, to wish them long life and say to them in all sincerity, "You build and do not destroy; you sow goodwill and reap it; smiles bloom in the wake of your passing, and I will keep your kindness in trust and share it as occasion arises, so that your life will be a quenching draught of calm in a land of drought and stress." Too often I never get to say that when it should be said. Instead, I leave them with the equivalent of a "Later, dude!" only to discover there would be no later for us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Iron Druid Chronicles, The Last Stand of the Druid, 2020
Regret stems from missed chances to express gratitude and goodwill before parting, leading to lingering sorrow.
In simple terms: Missing chances to say goodbye causes regret.
Key Takeaway
Speak appreciation before parting.
Themes
regret
gratitude
relationships
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- funerals
- friendship farewells
- team departures
- last meetings
Key Concepts
human connection
impermanence
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create habit of timely gratitude?
- What small actions ensure you don’t postpone goodbyes?
A Different Perspective
Regret may persist despite later attempts to make amends.
![“[When I die], I will decidedly not be regretting missed opportunities for a good time. My regrets will be more along the lines of a sad list of people hurt, people let down, assets wasted and advantages squandered.” quote by Anthony Bourdain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba3/anthony-bourdain-649_advantage_when-i-die-i-will-decidedly-not-be-regre_24502.jpg)
