No star is ever lost we once have seen, We always may be what we might have been Since Good, though only thought, Has life and breath -God's life - can always be redeemed from death. And evil in its nature is decay, And any hour may blot it all away. The hope that lost in some far distance seems, May be the truer life, and this the dream. Adelaide Anne Procter
About This Quote

There are some things that it is better to never have known than to never know them. This quote is about the ability to change, and the role of regret. Regret is something that can be redeemed, but not every regret can be redeemed. Some regrets are more permanent than others. It is important to stay focused on the future and what you want, rather than focusing on past mistakes.

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