Noun
The act of repenting, or the state of being penitent; sorrow for what one has done or omitted to do; especially, contrition for sin.
Source: Webster's dictionaryForgetting offences is a sign of sincere repentance. If you keep the memory of them, you may believe you have repented but you are like someone running in his sleep. Let no one consider it a minor defect, this darkness that often clouds the eyes even of spiritual people. John Climacus
The saints were people like all of us. Many of them came out of great sins, but by repentance they attained the Kingdom of Heaven. And everyone who comes there comes through repentance, which the merciful Lord has given us through His sufferings. Silouan the Athonite
Repentance for one's evil deeds is the safeguard of life. Democritus
A wolf's repentance died a long time ago. Persian Proverb
To put off repentance is dangerous. Irish Proverb
Repentance is good, but innocence is better. English Proverb