Quote by Benjamin Franklin

It is foolish to lay out money for the purchase of repentance.

It is foolish to lay out money for the purchase of repentanc

Summary

This quote suggests that attempting to use money to buy forgiveness or redemption is a foolish and futile endeavor. It implies that genuine repentance and atonement cannot be achieved simply by making a financial transaction. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of sincerity, introspection, and genuine remorse in seeking forgiveness or redemption for one's actions or mistakes. Money cannot replace personal reflection and efforts towards amending the harm caused by our actions.

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Forgiveness

By Benjamin Franklin

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