Asking for forgiveness Quote by Veronica Roth
“I suppose that now would be the time to ask for forgiveness for all the things I've done, but I'm sure my list would never be complete. I also don't believe that whatever comes after life depends on my correctly reciting a list of my transgressions...I don't believe that what comes after depends on anything I do at all.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Carry the One, 2020
He reflects on the endless nature of guilt and doubts afterlife, questioning the efficacy of confession for redemption.
In simple terms: Guilt is endless; afterlife unknown.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection without seeking exhaustive at.
Themes
guilt
spirituality
existentialism
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
existential
reflective
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- morning meditation
- confessional writing
Key Concepts
mortality
redemption
self‑forgiveness
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you let go of endless lists?
- What matters more: intent or confession?
A Different Perspective
Seeking absolution may not bring peace; focus on present actions.
![“People in the world ask for forgiveness, but [true] ‘pratikraman’ does not happen by doing that. That is like when people casually say ‘sorry’ or ‘thank you’. There is no significance in that; the significance is of ‘alochana-pratikraman-pratyakhyan’ (acknowledgement of the mistake, repentance and…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f7/dada-bhagwan-31_acknowledment_people-in-the-world-ask-for-forgiveness_245419.jpg)
