Long life Quote by Sarah J. Maas
““She had never known regret—not true regret, anyway. But she regretted not knowing the Crochan’s name. She regretted not knowing who the new cloak on her shoulders had belonged to—where she had come from, how she had lived. Somehow, even though her long life had been gone for ten years … Somehow, that regret made her feel incredibly, heavily mortal.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, 2021
She feels a deep, existential regret for unknown origins, highlighting how lack of identity can make one feel intensely human.
In simple terms: Regret over unknown past makes her feel mortal.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity about your roots.
Themes
identity
mortality
regret
self‑discovery
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- genealogy research
- family storytelling
- personal journaling
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
existentialism
memory
origin story
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of your past are you most curious about?
- How does uncertainty shape your sense of self?
A Different Perspective
Regret may not fully resolve identity questions.
