I do plainly and ingenuously confess that I am guilty of corruption, and do renounce all defense. I beseech your Lordships to be merciful to a broken reed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He admits guilt without defense and asks for mercy as a broken reed.
- In plain terms
- He confesses wrong and asks for kindness without arguing back.
- What can you take from it?
- Admit mistakes and ask for grace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you admit fault?
- How to ask for mercy?
Another view
Not all confessions are honest or safe.
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