686. When he says

```

When he says,

“I am sorry,”

He unconsciously cherishes

The idea of repeating

The same mistake.

When he says,

“I beg to be excused,”

He insincerely offers

Condemnation to his mistake.

When he says,

“From now on I am determined

To do only the right thing,”

His determination

Is immediately blessed

By Illumination. ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Dance of Life, part 14, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973
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