#contrition

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. ↗

— Washington Irving

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Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a purpose of amendment; confession of sins without any omission; and satisfaction by means of good works. ↗

— Thomas Aquinas

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Every contrition for sin is apt to encourage a not quite charitable wish that other people should exhibit a similar contrition. ↗

— Charles Williams

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To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked. ↗

— Vittorio Alfieri

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