Quote by Richard Martin Stern

You must never regret what might have been. The past that did not happen is as hidden from us as the future we cannot see.

You must never regret what might have been. The past that di

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of not dwelling on regrets or hypothetical scenarios. The speaker suggests that regretting what could have occurred in the past is futile, as it is impossible to access or change it. Just as we cannot predict or control the future, the "past that did not happen" remains unknown and irrelevant. Therefore, the quote encourages acceptance of what is and advocates for focusing on the present instead of indulging in regret or speculation.

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