Might have been and could have done, neither worth thinking on,' said Huire, repeating one of their mother's favourite sayings.pg 110
Huire reflects on a moment of regret, expressing that the past might have been different and actions could have been better, but ultimately, dwelling on such thoughts isn't useful. This highlights a sense of acceptance and the importance of moving forward instead of dwelling on what might have been.
He repeats a saying from their mother that emphasizes the futility of dwelling on what could have been or could have been...