2,008 Quotes About Regret

  • Author Jean Ingelow
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    When I remember something which I had, But which is gone, and I must do without, I sometimes wonder how I can be glad, Even in cowslip time when hedges sprout; It makes me sigh to think on it,--but yet My days will not be better days, should I forget.

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  • Author Andrew Jackson
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    I would sincerely regret, and which never shall happen whilst I am in office, a military guard around the President.

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  • Author Andrew Jackson
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    I am a Senator against my wishes and feelings, which I regret more than any other of my life.

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  • Author Andrew Jackson
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    After eight years as President I have only two regrets: that I have not shot Henry Clay or hanged John C. Calhoun.

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  • Author Avery Johnson
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    Dear Humanity; we regret being alien bastards. We regret coming to Earth. And we most definitely regret that the Corps just blew up our raggedy-ass fleet!

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  • Author Barbara Johnson
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    Forgiveness is a stunning principal, your ticket out of hate and fear and chaos. I know what regret feels like; I've earned my credentials. But I also know what forgiveness feels like, because God has so graciously forgiven me. Forgiveness frees you of the past so you can make good choices today.

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  • Author Ben Jonson
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    No simple word That shall be uttered at our mirthful board, Shall make us sad next morning; or affright The liberty that we'll enjoy to-night.

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