Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Repentance hath a purifying power, and every tear is of a cleansing virtue; but these penitential clouds must be still kept dropping; one shower will not suffice; for repentance is not one single action, but a course. South.

Repentance is accepted remorse. Mme. Swetchine.

Repentance is good, but innocence is better. Pr. 35

Repentance is heart's sorrow, and a clear life ensuing. Tempest, iii. 3.

Repentance is nothing else but a renunciation of our will, and a controlling of our fancies, which lead us which way they please. Montaigne.

Repentance is the daughter of over-haste. M. Beer.

Repentance is the May of the virtues. Chinese Pr.

Repentance won't cure mischief. Gael. Pr. 40

Repente dives nemo factus est bonus—No good man ever became suddenly rich. Pub. Syr.

Reperit Deus nocentem—God finds out the guilty man.