BLOG 4 “To err is human, to repent is divine; to persist is devilish”
The poor richards almanac, written by Benjamin Frankilin was an annual publication released from 1732-1759. The almanac contained a mixture of seasonal weather forecasts, practical household hints, puzzles, other amusements and witticisms.
One of my favorite quotes from the almanac is this:
“To err is human, to repent is divine; to persist is devilish”
I found this quote to be incredibly simple and yet be right on target when it comes to human behavior. My understanding of the quote is that people make mistakes and need to seek forgiveness. But, if you intentionally persist, you dont care about the mistake and continue the same behavior. I like how he uses the word devilish because it gives it the feel of your doing something evil since you have chosen to continue the mistake multiple times.
I definitely need to purchase a paper copy of one of these. An orginal would be even cooler :)
Will definitely be getting this version on Amazon:
Link to the book on Amazon:
Andrew,
ReplyDeleteI liked this quote also. I loved how easy it was to understand. I thought of it the same way you did and assumed it to mean that if you make a mistake that is fine but to keep making it is wrong. I think that is true in life. It is like when you don't learn from your mistake you will repeat it until you do learn from it. I think it is important to learn from all mistakes so that history doesn't have to keep repeating itself. I think they also offer a this on the kindle if you want it faster.
Sincerely,
Jade Parker
I remember hearing this quote as a child. It is very profound and very true.
ReplyDeleteBtw, never read Benjamin Franklin's biography.....He is an egotist and it is SO boring.
I think that it is very funny how something written so long ago can still have such relevance today. It never ceases to amaze me how brilliant people and their ideas have survived through time and have not been forgotten. That quote also appeared to appeal to Christianity with the use of "devine" and "develish."
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