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— Vittorio Alfieri"To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked."
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We in the church have humility and contrition to offer the world, not a formula for success. Almost alone in our success-oriented society, we admit that we have failed, are failing, and always will fail.
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