Every one goes astray, but the least imprudent are they who repent the soonest.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent.
Repentance is not so much remorse for what we have done as the fear of the consequences.
I'm always suspicious of people who repent of other people's sins.
People don't ever seem to realize that doing what's right is no guarantee against misfortune.
Some persons do first, think afterward, and then repent forever.
What kind of people do they think we are? Is it possible they do not realize that we shall never cease to persevere against them until they have been taught a lesson which they and the world will never forget?
Most people repent their sins by thanking God they ain't so wicked as their neighbors.
Bad men are full of repentance.
A sublime faith in human imbecility has seldom led those who cherish it astray.
Even the acceptance of personal responsibility may not overcome the temptation to believe that now is not the time to repent. 'Now' can seem so difficult, and 'later' appear so much easier. The truth is that today is always a better day to repent than any tomorrow.