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“A clean confession combined with a promise never to commit the sin again, when offered before one who has the right to receive it, is the purest type of repentance.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“A clean confession combined with a promise never to commit the sin again, when offered before one who has the right to receive it, is the purest type of repentance.”

Mahatma Gandhi

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Source Book: Autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, 1927

True repentance requires sincere confession and a firm promise to avoid repeat wrongdoing.

In simple terms: Sincere confession plus commitment equals true repentance.

Key Takeaway

Commit to change after honest confession.

Themes

ethics repentance integrity

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • spiritual practice
  • personal accountability

Key Concepts

moral responsibility personal transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps ensure lasting change?
  • How do you rebuild trust after a sin?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness may be withheld if trust is broken.

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