If a man who has committed many a misdemeanor does not…
“If a man who has committed many a misdemeanor does not repent and cleanse his heart of the evil, retribution will come upon his person as sure as the streams run into the ocean which becomes ever deeper and wider. If a man who has committed a misdemeanor come to the knowledge of it, reform himself, and practise goodness, the force of retribution will gradually exhaust itself as a disease gradually loses its baneful influence when the patient perspires.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Misdeeds bring inevitable consequences unless one sincerely repents and reforms, weakening the pull of retribution over time.
In simple terms: Wrong actions cause punishment unless you truly change.
Key Takeaway
Repent and change to lessen future harm.
Themes
morality
consequence
redemption
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- legal trouble
- relationship conflict
- health issues
Key Concepts
karma
spiritual cleansing
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you truly confronting your faults?
- How does sincere reform change your future?
A Different Perspective
Change must be genuine; superficial repentance may not alter outcomes.