Aulus Gellius Quotes

I decline to buy repentance at the cost of ten thousand drachmas.

In order to properly repent, he who has sinned against the public must make public reparation.

That's what troubles me: I should like to suffer more for the expiation of my sins.

The strongest proof of repentance is the endeavor to atone.

There's forgiveness if you ask forgiveness, you truly repent, and you do make an honest effort not to do that anymore.

The beginning of atonement is the sense of its necessity.

You have to be a little contrite to get redemption.

I am making amends and seeking forgiveness. My only hope is that some good can come out of my situation.

God's forgiveness is the only thing. And, well, I take full responsibility for the adultery. It was my fault and, you know, no matter what went on, the man has to take responsibility; and I do.

I have sinned against you, my Lord.

And the only thing to do with a sin is to confess, do penance and then, after some kind of decent interval, ask for forgiveness.

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.

What atonement is there for blood spilt upon the earth?

I hope when I'm on my deathbed, people forgive me, because there is a lot to forgive.

Penitence must precede pardon.

...we must forgive him who repents, and asketh pardon for what is past; having first taken caution for the time to come

Perhaps one could say I've worked in South Africa too long, but I believe in forgiveness, especially when a person admits a mistake, asks for forgiveness, and works to right a wrong.

The act of apology is something that most societies take very seriously indeed. It is an admission of wrong done to the victims and an acceptance of blame.

I can't turn the clock back but I can seek the forgiveness of those I've wronged.

I've done things that weren't good, you know, but I made up for my mistakes.

Sometimes all you're looking for is an apology.

It's always best to ask for forgiveness if you feel that you made a mistake. And again, asking for forgiveness is not just saying the words 'I'm sorry'; it is also offering what you need to do.

I truly believe that we cannot come to a place of reconciliation until there is individual repentance and corporate repentance.

Repentance doth alter a man's case with God: and therefore repentance should alter the case between one man and another.

I've done some dastardly things but what can I do except make amends and apologize?