“Chronic remorse, as all the moralists are agreed, is a most undesirable sentiment.”
— Aldous Huxley
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Feeling constant regret for past mistakes is not a good thing. Imagine you made a mistake years ago, like forgetting a friend's birthday, and you keep feeling bad about it every day. This feeling of ongoing guilt won't help you or anybody else. Instead, it can make you sad and stop you from enjoying your life. It's better to learn from the mistake, apologize if needed, and then move on. Dwelling on it won't change the past but will keep you stuck in negative feelings. So, focus on what you can do now and in the future to be a better person.
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