Fixed Quote by Hannah More
“Repentance is not completed by a single act, it must be incorporated into our mind, till it become a fixed state, arising from a continual sense of our need of it.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Moral Reflections, 1790
True repentance requires ongoing mental integration, not just a single act.
In simple terms: Repentance must become a lasting mindset.
Cultivate continual self‑examination.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily reflection
- confession
- behavior change
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can I embed repentance daily?
- What habits support lasting change?
One‑off apologies may feel hollow.