Joan DidionThe past could be jettisoned .. . but seeds got carried.
About This Quote
When a person gets in a bad situation in their life, they will often say that they could have avoided the problem if they had only not done something in the past. This is a common way of looking at things when a person realizes what a mistake they have made. However, it is important to realize that the past cannot be changed, and there are often consequences from negative choices that will follow you forever.
Source: Where I Was From
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