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“Whatever stress some may lay upon it, a death-bed repentance is but a weak and slender plank to trust our all on.” quote by Laurence Sterne
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“Whatever stress some may lay upon it, a death-bed repentance is but a weak and slender plank to trust our all on.”

Laurence Sterne

About This Quote

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

Even intense guilt at death is fragile, an unreliable foundation for trust.

In simple terms: Death‑bed remorse is weak.

Key Takeaway

Seek lasting accountability.

Themes

ethics mortality trust

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legal testimony
  • personal reflection
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

repentance fragility faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can last‑minute regret be sincere?
  • How to build trust beyond confession?
A Different Perspective

May underestimate genuine remorse.

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