10 Unfiltered Quotes That Hurt Now But Will Save You Years of Regret
I met a girl back in 2024 who showed an early sign of extreme toxicity
and narcissism, but she was cool, so I decided to ignore the red flags.
I initially thought that the relationship would not work
because I want someone with whom I can grow
mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Six months into the relationship, my life turned upside down.
There were days I did nothing but regret my decisions,
but things happen, so I moved on and never looked back.
Regret is one of the feelings that stays with us till our last days.
People don’t usually regret making mistakes
but regret not taking a chance, making a decision,
or following their dreams.
We usually regret letting the fear of failure, shame,
and being judged stop us from doing what we know we must do.
The lessons in the quotes I collected
are meant to save you years of mistakes and regret.
I want you to have less of the “I wish I knew this earlier” thoughts in life.
Making mistakes is okay, but some mistakes have
terrible consequences and are best avoided.
Let these quotes guide you, and let them be your companion
in this life journey.
People and relationships
“Accept people as they are, but place them where they belong.”
The habit of only seeing the good in people and never seeing them
for who they truly are can lead to significant problems.
Your idea of people is based on expectations and fantasies,
which is the source of all bad decisions.
I have been through this experience with my ex-girlfriend,
and I will repeat it again: accept people exactly as they are.
The only reason for my misery was my expectation
that she would change, which, unfortunately, did not happen.
“Never confuse people who are always around you with people who are always there for you.”
It doesn’t matter how many people you know
if none of them will be there for you in your bad days.
It is better to have two real friends who will stick by your side
than to have ten fake ones.
The quality of the people you surround yourself
with will beat the quantity in many important situations.
Dreams, goals, and discipline
“You either quit or keep going. They both hurt. Choose wisely.”
If you quit, all your dreams will die, and regret will be all you are left with.
If you keep on going, you will suffer the pain of
discipline, rejection, consistency, change, and failures,
but you will enjoy everlasting pride and glory of success.
Always choose option 2.
“Choosing comfort over discomfort does not lead to a comfortable life.”
We humans are not born for a comfortable life, though it is good.
A good and comfortable life comes from having a purpose,
meaningful relationships, and good friendships;
it has nothing to do with sleeping all day on your couch.
Ever since I started working on my dreams, going to the gym,
and forming meaningful relationships,
my life has improved significantly.
Envy and jealousy
“Don’t announce anything, just pop out with a whole new life.”
A premature announcement attracts envious
and small-minded people who wish you nothing but ill will.
Make an announcement only when everything is sealed
and you are certain that no one can compromise your work.
I made the mistake of telling some people the good news,
expecting them to be happy for me, but instead, they became meaner,
and some even tried to destroy my reputation.
I wasted a great deal of energy trying to protect myself.
Don’t make my mistake.
Decisions
“Never make a permanent decision based on temporary feelings.”
Emotions are like visitors; they come and go.
Making an emotional decision may satisfy you in the present,
but it will likely lead to terrible consequences in the future.
That doesn’t mean you suppress your emotions,
but you never let them influence your decisions or plans.
“Control your ego when you are winning. Control your thoughts when you’re losing. If you can do that, you can do anything.”
Success is more toxic than failure.
You will learn valuable lessons from failure and nothing from success.
When you win, you are more likely to become grandiose
and think you are undefeatable,
which can lead to poor decision-making.
But when you lose, you are more likely to beat yourself
and think you are worthless, which is not true.
Control yourself in both situations.
Loyalty
“The day the blind man sees, the first thing he throws away is the stick that helped him all his life.”
Not everyone appreciates and knows the value of loyalty.
Some people will take advantage of you, and when it is time,
they will throw you away like you meant nothing.
Don’t be good to everyone; not everyone deserves your loyalty.
Life overview
“What are you afraid of losing, when nothing in the world actually belongs to you?”
One hundred years from now, we will probably not be alive.
Strangers will be living in our homes,
and the world will completely forget about us.
No one will remember your mistakes, failures, or how cool you are.
This is a friendly reminder to never let anything
or anyone prevent you from enjoying your life.
This doesn’t mean living recklessly;
this would only lead to poor decisions and a bad life.
It means not wasting your time on things you can’t control.
This quote helped me enjoy my life to the fullest.
I go out on adventures, meet cool people, learn new things,
and live a good life.
Final thought
If you are truly living your life,
you will continue to make mistakes and have regrets.
But since we only live once, wasting your energy
on regrets makes no sense at all.
This article is not only about saving you from regrets but also
about helping you be kind to yourself and enjoy your life.
Your life doesn’t end because of one mistake.
Fix it if you can, and let it go if you can’t.
Feel free to share with us your story
and a quotes that deeply resonates with you.
Also, read: 33 Painfully Honest Quotes That Will Change How You See Yourself
