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Evil Quote by William Shakespeare

“A true repentance shuns the evil itself, more than the external suffering or the shame.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“A true repentance shuns the evil itself, more than the external suffering or the shame.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

True repentance means rejecting the wrongdoing itself, not just avoiding its consequences or feeling shame.

In simple terms: Repentance is about stopping the bad act, not just escaping pain.

Key Takeaway

Focus on changing the harmful behavior itself.

Themes

morality self-awareness redemption

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • self-improvement

Key Concepts

ethical reflection personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What behavior are you avoiding?
  • How can you confront the root cause?
A Different Perspective

It may be hard to recognize one own wrongdoing without external feedback.

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