Repentance is not so much remorse for what we have done as the fear of the consequences.

Summary

This quote suggests that repentance, the act of remorse and seeking forgiveness for our wrongdoings, is not primarily driven by genuine regret for our actions. Instead, it implies that the main motivation behind repentance is the fear of facing the negative consequences or punishment that may result from our behavior. In other words, it suggests that people may be more inclined to seek forgiveness not out of genuine remorse, but because they are afraid of the potential repercussions of their actions.

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