The Remains of the Day Memory and the Past Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"[…] After all, there's no turning back the clock now. One can't be forever dwelling on what might have been. One should realize one has as good as most, perhaps better, and be grateful." (8.51)

Miss Kenton suggests to Stevens that it's no use living in the past. But given how weary she seems, this chipper quote seems kind of forced.