Remorse is impotence, impotence which sins again. Repentance alone is powerful; it ends all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Remorse is powerless and leads to further sin; repentance alone is powerful and ends all.
- In plain terms
- Feeling guilt is weak and can cause more wrongdoing, but true repentance stops the cycle.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose sincere repentance over lingering remorse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is remorse useful?
- How does repentance differ from simple regret?
Another view
It may overlook the constructive role of remorse in moral development.
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