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He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry…

“He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry with him.” quote by Benjamin Whichcote
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“He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry with him.”

Benjamin Whichcote

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Self-anger is a sign of conscience; forgiveness is better than resentment.

In simple terms: Being angry at yourself shows you care; it's okay to forgive.

Key Takeaway

Practice self-forgiveness.

Themes

self-awareness forgiveness emotions

Mood

thoughtful calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal failure
  • conflict resolution
  • moral dilemmas

Key Concepts

self-criticism compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your self-anger?
  • How can you transform it into growth?
A Different Perspective

Self-anger can lead to excessive self-punishment.

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