Quote by Peter McWilliams

All the things you think you should have done that you didn't do, and all of the things that you shouldn't have done, accept them. You did (or did not) do them. That's reality. That's happened. No changing the past.

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This quote emphasizes the importance of acceptance and moving forward. It suggests that dwelling on regrets or past actions is fruitless because they have already occurred and cannot be changed. Instead, it encourages embracing the reality of one's choices, the things they did or didn't do, and making peace with them. By accepting the past, individuals can focus on the present moment and create a more positive future without being weighed down by regret.

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