The Devil's Dictionary: Repentance

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
REPARTEE
REPLICA

REPENTANCE

-n.

The faithful attendant and follower of Punishment. It is usually manifest in a degree of reformation that is not inconsistent with continuity of sin.

Desirous to avoid the pains of Hell,
You will repent and join the Church, Parnell?
How needless! — Nick will keep you off the coals
And add you to the woes of other souls.

- Jomater Abemy

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