Quotes: Regret
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You ask me if I will not be glad when the last battle is fought, so far as the country is concerned I, of course, must wish for peace, and will be glad when the war is ended, but if I answer for myself alone, I must say that I shall regret to see the war end.
United States cavalry commander (1839-1876)
We can come to look upon the deaths of our enemies with as much regret as we feel for those of our friends, namely, when we miss their existence as witnesses to our success.
German philosopher (1788-1860)
It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.
American track and field athlete
So yes, I say things I regret constantly, and I just can’t help it.
American actress and comedian
So, I see technology as a Trojan Horse: It looks like a wonderful thing, but they are going to regret introducing it into the schools because it simply can’t be controlled.
I think many experiences are bound to be failures, and sometimes I regret them before they even happen.
Israeli-Dutch singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and audio engineer
We genuinely believe to this day that it was an honest genuine mistake and we never imagined the punishment would be eight months. The precedent dictated that it was unlikely to be that. We don’t regret he played for that period.
No, I don’t regret anything at this point. That may change on the next phone call, but at the moment I don’t regret anything.
I do not have time to sit down and regret anything although sometimes I wish I had been able to see more of my parents while they were alive and have done more for them.
English actor (1927-2017)
I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations – one can either do this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it – you will regret both.
Danish theologian, philosopher, poet and social critic (1813-1855)