Contrite Quotes
20 quotes by 20 authors
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I am immensely contrite. And I'm sorry for the damage I've done.
— Jayson Blair
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Behold Jesus Christ crucified, Who is the only foundation of our hope; He is our Mediator and Advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins.…
— Carlo Borromeo
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The spirit of non-violence necessarily leads to humility. Non-violence means reliance on God, the rock of ages. If we would seek his aid, we must…
— Mahatma Gandhi
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The reason I don't drink is that the drinking lifestyle robs me of my musical intensity and sharpness. I live a super-healthy lifestyle not because…
— Johnny Marr
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So it is that real, personal sacrifice never was placing an animal on the altar. Instead, it is a willingness to put the animal in…
— Neal A. Maxwell
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When asked to make the formal declaration that I did not intend to overthrow the Constitution of the United States, I was fool enough to…
— Peter Medawar
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The tender heart, the broken and contrite spirit, are to me far above all the joys that I could ever hope for in this vale…
— Charles Simeon
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And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a contrite spirit.
— Robert K. Dellenbach
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Gluttony should be destroyed by self-control; unchastity by desire for God and longing for the blessings held in store; avarice by compassion for the poor;…
— John of Damascus
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The temple in which the Lord Jesus delights most, is a broken and contrite heart, renewed by the Holy Spirit.
— J C Ryle
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Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches…
— Saint Augustine
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You have to be a little contrite to get redemption.
— Steve Madden
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A humble and contrite heart knows that it can merit nothing before God, and that all that is necessary is to be reconciled to one's…
— Ole Hallesby
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First of all, you ask me if the God of Christians forgives one who doesn't believe and doesn't seek the faith. Premise that - and…
— Pope Francis
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He couldn't even tell whether he was angry or contrite, whether it was forgiveness he wanted or the power to forgive.
— Richard Yates
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The tumalt and shouting dies, The captains and the kings depart. Still stands thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heat. Lord God of…
— Rudyard Kipling
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I was not really angry: I felt for him all the time, and longed to be reconciled; but I determined he should make the first…
— Anne Bronte
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He stepped back with exaggerated courtesy. But when I walked past him, he swatted my rump. Hard enough to sting. “You need to be more…
— Patricia Briggs
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Peace can only be achieved by a contrite spirit, open communication and tolerance.
— Ritu Ghatourey
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There are no words to say how sorry I am for what happened. All I can do is be contrite and let you know that…
— Tiana Webb
Who Wrote These Contrite Quotes
20 authors contributed a total of 20 Contrite Quotes as follows: