Contrite Quotes

20 quotes by 20 authors

I am immensely contrite. And I'm sorry for the damage I've done. — Jayson Blair
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
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
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
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
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
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
And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a contrite spirit. — Robert K. Dellenbach
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
The temple in which the Lord Jesus delights most, is a broken and contrite heart, renewed by the Holy Spirit. — J C Ryle
Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects oneâ€™s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches… — Saint Augustine
You have to be a little contrite to get redemption. — Steve Madden
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
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
He couldn't even tell whether he was angry or contrite, whether it was forgiveness he wanted or the power to forgive. — Richard Yates
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
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
He stepped back with exaggerated courtesy. But when I walked past him, he swatted my rump. Hard enough to sting. â€œYou need to be more… — Patricia Briggs
Peace can only be achieved by a contrite spirit, open communication and tolerance. — Ritu Ghatourey
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: