We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.
Regret is the poison of life.

It's not what you did, but what you didn't do that leaves a lasting regret.
The only victories that leave no regret are those won alone.
Regret for wasted time is more wasted time.
Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can't build on it; it's only good for wallowing in.

Regret is an insight that comes a day too late.
We crucify ourselves between two thieves: regret for yesterday and fear of tomorrow.
Regrets are the natural property of grey hairs.

Regret is an attempt to avoid the challenges of life. But, in avoiding challenges, you do not live.
Regret is an eerie echo in the corridors of things that haven't happened.
Regret is the ghost of life's mistakes.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Regret is a tough teacher, but it gives lessons that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Regret is the longing for life's do-over button.
Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, 'It might have been.'
Regret is an excuse for people who have failed.