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-that sounds too much like an Erudite afterlife to me, all accuracy and no feeling. I don't believe that what comes after depends on anything I do at all. I am better off doing as Abnegation taught me: turning away from myself, projecting always outward, and hoping that in whatever is next, I will be better than I am now. I smile a little. I wish I could tell my parents that I will die like the Abnegation. They would be proud, I think””
About This Quote
Source Book: Divergent, by Veronica Roth, 2011
The narrator reflects on forgiveness, afterlife, and self‑transcendence, choosing outward focus over self‑judgment.
In simple terms: Forgiveness and afterlife are uncertain; better to act selflessly.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑lessness over guilt.
Themes
forgiveness
afterlife
self‑transcendence
altruism
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual reflection
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
existentialism
moral philosophy
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑lessness shape your sense of purpose?
- What does “better than I am now” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The belief that afterlife depends on a list of sins is simplistic and may ignore deeper moral development.
![“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)
