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Quote by Thomas Heywood

“Oh God, Oh God! that it were possible To undo things done; to call back yesterday! That time could turn up her swift and sandy glass, To untell days, and to redeem these hours.”

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Thomas Heywood

Thomas Heywood (1575-1641) was an English playwright and poet. His works, encompassing drama, poetry, and prose, had a profound impact on 17th-century English literature. more

“Jesus, Dolores, you've got to get yourself together. You've got responsibilities. Think about those sometimes - okay? - and get your fucking head right." Those were the last words his wife heard from him. He'd closed the door and walked down the stairs, paused on the last step. He thought of going back. He thought of going back up the stairs and into the apartment and somehow making it right. Or, if not right, at least softer. Softer. That would have been nice.”

Regret Final Words Shutter Island

Book:Shutter Island

Source: Shutter Island

“There were so many of us who would have to live with things done and things left undone that day. Things that did not go right, things that seemed OK at the time because we could not see the future. If only we could see the endless string of consequences that result from our smallest actions. But we can't know better until knowing better is useless.”

Memories Regret Forgiveness

Author:John Green

“How we begin and how we end any relationship is a product of planning, fortuity, and personality. Many enterprises commenced in good faith spiral into confusion, discord, and disarray, generate turmoil and corruption, sunburn the sensitive parties, and conclude in a cesspool of regret and animosity.”

Regret Working Together Endings Animosity Beginnings Ending Relationships Animosity Quotes

Book:Dead Toad Scrolls

Source: Dead Toad Scrolls

“you can't change the past, Aunt Lou used to say. Oh, but I wanted to; that was the one thing I really wanted to do”