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E4P54

Proposition 54 — Part IV

English (Elwes 1883)also show

Latin

Pœnitentia virtus non est sive ex ratione non oritur sed is quem facti pœnitet, bis miser seu impotens est.

English (Elwes 1883)

Repentance is not a virtue, or does not arise from reason; but he who repents of an action is doubly wretched or infirm.

Modern English

Repentance is not a virtue; it does not arise from reason. The person who repents of an action is doubly wretched — doubly powerless.