The only calibration that counts is how much heart people invest, how much they ignore their fears of being hurt or caught out or humiliated. And the only thing people regret is that they didn't live boldly enough, that they didn't invest enough heart, didn't love enough. Nothing else really counts at all.

About This Quote

About Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes was a 20th-century English poet and children's writer. Edward James Hughes was an English poet, translator, and children's writer. Critics frequently rank him as one of the best poets of his generation and one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back
  • Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection

More quotes by Ted Hughes

Related Quotes