He that never changes his opinions, never corrects his mistakes, will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today.
Tryon Edwards (1809–1894) American theologian, writer, lexicographer
(Attributed)
Quotations by:
Edwards, Tryon
Right actions for the future are the best apologies for wrong ones in the past.
Tryon Edwards (1809–1894) American theologian, writer, lexicographer
(Attributed)
Hell is truth seen too late — duty neglected in its season.
Tryon Edwards (1809–1894) American theologian, writer, lexicographer
A Dictionary of Thoughts (1891)
To rule one’s anger is well; to prevent it is still better.
Tryon Edwards (1809–1894) American theologian, writer, lexicographer
A Dictionary of Thoughts (1908 ed.)
Hell is truth seen too late.
Tryon Edwards (1809–1894) American theologian, writer, lexicographer
A Dictionary of Thoughts (1908)
Also attributed to Henry Gardner Adams, Georg Hegel, John Locke, Anatole France, William Sloane Coffin, Thomas Hobbes, and Michaelangelo.Full text.
Right actions for the future are the best apologies for wrong ones in the past — the best evidence of regret for them that we can offer, or the world receive.
Tryon Edwards (1809–1894) American theologian, writer, lexicographer
A Dictionary of Thoughts (1908)
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Often wrongly quoted, "... best apologies for bad actions in the past."
