Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley

Their errors have been weighed and found to have been dust in the balance; if their sins were as scarlet, they are now white as snow: they have been washed in the blood of the mediator and the redeemer, Time.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the mistakes made by individuals have been examined and determined to be insignificant in comparison to their overall actions. It implies that their wrongdoings have been forgiven and forgotten, emphasizing the idea of redemption. The reference to being washed in the blood of the mediator and redeemer, Time, implies that the passage of time has allowed individuals to move past their sins and start anew. Overall, this quote emphasizes the power of forgiveness and the potential for personal growth and transformation.

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Forgiveness

By Percy Bysshe Shelley

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