Quote by Benjamin Franklin

To err is human, to repent divine, to persist devilish

To err is human, to repent divine, to persist devilish

Summary

This quote suggests that making mistakes is a natural part of being human and it emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and repenting for those errors. It implies that the act of repentance is virtuous and is associated with a divine quality. However, the quote also implies that persisting in wrongdoing despite knowing it is wrong is devilish, highlighting the negative consequences of refusing to change and take responsibility for one's actions.

By Benjamin Franklin

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