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Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot on New Year

1796–1832 France

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Never turn to the past unless to enlighten the future. Regrets are useless.

Posthumous Manuscripts (1878)

Yield frequently to the first inspiration. Too much meditation on the same subject ends by suggesting the worst part, or at least causes loss of precious time.

Posthumous Manuscripts (1878)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.