He found he was a man who repented almost everything, regrets crowding in around him like moths to a light. This was actually the main difference between twenty-one and fifty-one, he decided, the sheer volume of regret. He had done some things he wasn't proud of.
The protagonist reflects on the weight of regret that accompanies him as he ages from twenty-one to fifty-one. He feels overwhelmed by the regrets that surround him, comparing them to moths drawn to a light. This shift marks a significant transformation in his perspective on life and choices.
As he considers his past, the character acknowledges that he has made decisions he isn't proud of, leading to a sense of remorse that has accumulated over the years. This growing realization highlights a universal struggle with the consequences of one's actions and the inevitable regrets that come with living a full life.
