Bad person Quote by C. S. Lewis
“Now repentance is no fun at all. It is something much harder than merely eating humble pie. It means unlearning all the self-conceit and self-will that we have been training ourselves into for thousands of years. It means undergoing a kind of death. In fact, it needs a good man to repent. And here's the catch. Only a bad person needs to repent: only a good person can repent perfectly. The worse you are the more you need it and the less you can do it. The only person who could do it perfectly would be a perfect person - and he would not need it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis, 1952
Repentance requires deep self‑undoing, not just modest remorse; it is a profound transformation.
In simple terms: Repentance is deep self‑change.
Key Takeaway
Embrace true humility.
Themes
morality
humility
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- confession
Key Concepts
repentance
self‑knowledge
death of ego
Questions to Reflect On
- What does genuine repentance feel like?
- Can one truly repent without suffering?
A Different Perspective
True repentance is rare and difficult.
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