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Henry David Thoreau

Make the most of your regrets never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it till it comes to have a separate and integral interest. To regret deeply is to live afresh.

Henry David Thoreau

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Thoreau is saying that instead of ignoring or hiding your sadness, you should pay close attention to it and allow it to become a meaningful part of your experience. By fully feeling and understanding your regrets, you open yourself to a deeper, renewed way of living.

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