Regrets Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old regrets quotes, regrets sayings, and regrets proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

It is better to sleep on what you intend doing than to stay awake over what you have done. Igbo Wisdom
I'm not ashamed of my grandparents for having been slaves. I am only ashamed of myself for having at one time been ashamed. Ralph Ellison
If you never do something that is not good for you, you don't have to live with regret. Salif Keita
Don't waste your life in regret. You are who you are supposed to be in the place you're supposed to be and at the time you're supposed to be here. Keith Boykin
I made decisions that I regret, and I took them as learning experiences. I'm human, not perfect, like anybody else. Queen Latifah
Whatever is a source of shame - if you are not responsible for it, such as the color of your skin of your sexuality - you should just wear it as a badge. Jamaica Kincaid
Tell the truth and shame the devil. African American Wisdom
There is neither shame nor disgrace in a day's work well and truly done. Haile Selassie
An apology sometimes consists of words of regret that you really feel. but more often words of regret. Evan Esar
Speak when you're angry and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret. Evan Esar
The surest sign of growing old is when you begin to regret the sins you did not commit. Evan Esar
Good intentions usually last as long as the remorse which gives them birth. Evan Esar
My only regret in life is that I'm not someone else. Woody Allen
It will pass like the know-nothing days, but the sense of shame and sin should endure. Louis D. Brandeis
We must all suffer one of two things: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret and disappointment. Jim Rohn
Failure is never as scary as regret. Thomas J. Vilord
God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame. Elizabeth Barrett Browning
For the wing of judgement there is grace; for the wing of honor there is shame. Everbrooks Editorial
Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone. Ella Wheeler Wilcox
You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair. Chinese Proverb
Guilt, shame and embarrassment isn't useful and exists just because you're assigning a certain meaning to something. James Frey
Communicate with other as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. James Frey
I regret not having had more time with my kids when they were growing up. Tina Turner
I only regret but one life to lose for my country. Nathan Hale
It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of the government to their own selfish purpose. Joseph Demakis
Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets. Arthur Miller
Those little musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art. Joseph Demakis
Isn't it a shame that future generations can't be here to see all the wonderful things we're doing with their money? Earl Wilson
It's a shame that the only thing a man can do for eight hours a day is work. Joseph Demakis
Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. Benjamin Franklin