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I think, honestly, I regret joining the rat race.
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The speaker plainly says they regret entering a life they see as a “rat race”—a relentless cycle of competition, work, and striving. “Honestly” emphasizes that this regret is sincere and openly stated.
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- Cinemaya, “Cast in Another Mould” (1995 interview)
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- Official Statement
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