Associations to the word «Penitence»

Wiktionary

PENITENCE, noun. Condition of being penitent.
PENITENCE, noun. Feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

Dictionary definition

PENITENCE, noun. Remorse for your past conduct.

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe