Quote by Sarah Addison Allen

People always say life is too short for regrets. But the truth is, it's too long.

People always say life is too short for regrets. But the tru

Summary

This quote challenges the commonly held notion that life is too short for regrets by suggesting that life is actually too long for regrets. The essence lies in the idea that regret has the potential to linger and weigh heavily on individuals over an extended period of time. It implies that the length of life allows for ample opportunities to experience regret, making it important to make conscious choices and decisions to minimize regret in order to truly live a fulfilling life.

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