Healing Quote by Augustus William Hare
“We look to our last sickness for repentance, unmindful that it is during a recovery men repent, not during a sickness.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Thoughts on Religion, 1851
People often seek moral change only after a crisis, forgetting that true repentance occurs during healing, not just in illness.
In simple terms: Repentance happens in recovery, not just during sickness.
Key Takeaway
Focus on growth during recovery.
Themes
morality
reflection
healing
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- health recovery
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
self-awareness
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we cultivate repentance before crisis?
- What habits support ongoing moral growth?
A Different Perspective
Recovery may be brief, limiting deep change.
