Following rules Quote by Tessa Dare
““It’s all right.” “It’s not. Nothing’s right. I’ve never done a right thing in my life, it seems.” “That makes a pair of us then.” Her lips pressed against the spot under his ear. “But I believe we are right together, don’t you? People like us…we have no talent for following rules. We can only follow our hearts. I’ve wronged people as well, but is it horribly wicked that I can’t bring myself to regret it? It brought me to you.” He took one of her hands and kissed it. “You’re so young, you can’t know the meaning of true regret. It’s never what you’ve done, love, it’s what you’ve left undone.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “A Kingdom of Dreams” by Tessa Dare, 2015
Two characters reconcile their sense of moral failure by embracing love and shared imperfection, suggesting that true regret stems from unfulfilled potential rather than past deeds.
In simple terms: Love can outweigh past mistakes; regret is about what we didn't do.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love, focus on shared growth.
Themes
love
redemption
imperfection
regret
selfacceptance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
romantic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you define regret by actions or omissions?
- Can love truly absolve past wrongs?
A Different Perspective
Regret may still haunt despite love.
