“Regret and remorse represent a constant tension in our inner architecture and an ongoing interaction between self-knowledge and moral growth. ("Island of regret.- Island of remorse.")”
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“Appetite comes with eating. So does the truth. If we are willing to come clean, spill the beans, and spit out the truth, we can start with a clean slate and peace of mind, living a life without guilt or fear. ("Behind the frosted glass”)”
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“If remorse is regret amplified by moral awareness, it implies deeper involvement with the suffering of others, grounded in empathy, reflecting insufficient emotional investment. ("Island of regret- Island of remorse.")”
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“When we learn to listen to others and the little child hidden behind our infatuated thinking, we can drop the futile hurly-burly around us and find the time to focus on what is essential in our lives: peace with ourselves and the world, allowing us to surf on the waves of well-being and happiness. If we manage happiness artfully, we learn to discover the serendipitous quality of love. ("Love as dizzy as a cathedral")”
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