Bad men are full of repentance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who do bad things often feel regret afterward.
- In plain terms
- Bad people feel sorry for what they did.
- What can you take from it?
- Immoral actions often lead to regret.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does regret always follow bad actions?
- Can people change without remorse?
Another view
Not all bad people feel remorse immediately or ever.
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