Quotes About Confession

intended to include the prayer on Harney Peak in the book. Although the old man was embarrassed in front of the priests who had been his confessors and advisors for many years, he never denied the sincerity of his final appeal to the six grandfathers.87

Spiders' teeth are not so long as a torment that cannot be avowed.

I was bad, but I was one of the kids that never got caught. If anyone ever knew I did something, it was because I told them. 'Cause I'm a really good liar, so I end up snitching on myself.

I suppose I shouldn't go around admitting I speak untruths on the radio.

It is surely easier to confess a murder over a cup of coffee than in front of a jury.

Confession of errors is like a broom which sweeps away the dirt and leaves the surface brighter and clearer. I feel stronger for confession.

First, a confession: I liked 'The Da Vinci Code.' This news is even more of a surprise to me than it might be to those who, years ago, heard me quip that I quit reading it because 'the moment the albino assassin came through the door, I left.'

Nicholas stopped her again. "So you tried to kill her?" "Only a little. I would have stopped before she was completely dead.

every chapter you write is surrounded by those you don't, every confession by what remains secret or indescribable or unremembered.

First, I'll tell about the robbery our parents committed. Then about the murders, which happened later.

I guess that's how well you know me. You think I like hearing this news." "I'm sorry. This is selfish. I just need to tell someone … outside my life. Get it out of my head, to keep from going nuts, but somewhere safe." She sees me as safe? This brings tears to my eyes. "I trust you, Clem. Are you pissed?

Do you think my husband and his soldiers will be overly upset with me? The priest broke into a wide grin. I'll stand by your side when we find out, he said. I would be honored to escort you to your husband. The priest took hold of Johanna's arm. She didn't notice. I expect them to be a little upset at first, she explained. But only just a little. Yes, he agreed. Tell me, lass. When was your last confession? Why do you ask? It's preferred to receive absolution before you meet your Maker.

a priest cannot acknowledge the sin or the sinner outside of the confessional. The seal of silence is sacred.

Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord. Was Father Tom thinking about vengeance now? The possibility amused him. Perhaps the next time he went to confession he would ask him. A priest should understand. That was his job, wasn't it? To understand and forgive? Maybe understanding would come with death.

a priest cannot acknowledge the sin or the sinner outside of the confessional.

Why'd you wait so long to show someone those spots, Bayard?

Lydia asked, "Do you have a problem with drugs and alcohol?" Claire struggled to return the glass to the floor. "Yes. The problem is that I don't like them very much.

Cuando tenía dieciocho años me vino el pensamiento de abandonar la Iglesia. Era para mí una exigencia de autenticidad, porque el pertenecer a la Iglesia no constituía algo indiferente, sino realmente una confesión, y una confesión tal, que fomentaba mucha necedad en el mundo, puesto que con ella existía una institución que sembraba el error. (...) Entre el destino y la voluntad / Schicksal und Wille

The Tories in England long imagined that they were enthusiastic about monarchy, the church, and the beauties of the old English Constitution, until the day of danger wrung from them the confession that they are enthusiastic only about ground rent.

I have a confession: I'm not a man of simplicity. I spent my entire early career making complex stuff. Lots of complex stuff.

That he delights in the misery of others no man will confess, and yet what other motive can make a father cruel?

Who is that man over there? I don't know him. What is he doing? Is he a conspirator? Have you searched him? Give him till tomorrow to confess, then hang him! -- hang him!

Women's vulnerability confessing their desire to see men as a success object is matched by men's confession of compulsiveness of sexual desire for women.

When one confesses to an act, one ceases to be an actor in it and becomes its witness, becomes a man that observes and narrates it and no longer the man that performed it.