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What is past is past, there is a future left to all men, who have the virtue to repent and the energy to atone
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"What is past is past, there is a future left to all men, who have the virtue to repent and the energy to atone"

- Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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This quote by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton motivates us to look to the future and not dwell on the past. It recommends that we must have the guts to accept our errors and the strength to apologize for them. The quote indicates that we must not be held back by our previous errors, but instead use them as a knowing experience and strive to do much better in the future. It also suggests that we need to have the virtue to acknowledge our misbehaviors and the energy to act to offset them. This quote encourages us to take obligation for our actions and to make every effort to be much better individuals. It is a tip that we all have the power to make a positive modification in our lives and to create a better future for ourselves.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton between May 25, 1803 and January 18, 1873. He/she was a famous Politician from England. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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