Action Quote by Zicheng Hong
“Think about food on a full stomach and you find you don't care about taste. Think of lust after making love, and you find you don't care about sex. Therefore, if people always reflect on the regret they will feel afterward to forestall folly at the moment, they will be stable and will not err in action.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unspecified source, 2020
Reflecting on future regret can guide present choices, reducing impulsive errors.
In simple terms: Thinking about regret helps prevent mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Consider consequences before acting.
Themes
self‑control
reflection
decision‑making
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- relationships
- career decisions
- health choices
Key Concepts
psychology
future‑oriented thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you anticipate regret?
- What decisions could improve by foreseeing outcomes?
A Different Perspective
May overlook immediate benefits in pursuit of future regret.
