There is a widely read book that tells us everyone is a sinner. Of course, not everyone feels guilt over the bad things they do. In contrast, there are those who assume more than their share of the blame. There are others, who sooth their consciences with small acts of kindness. Or by telling themselves their sins were justified. Finally, there are the ones who simply vow to do better next time, and pray for forgiveness. Sometimes, their prayers are answered.

有一本流行的書告訴我們“每個人都是罪人”。當然了，不是每個人看了這書都對他們所作的壞事感到愧疚。相反的，有些人認為那應該比應受的譴責更多；還有些人用他們善意的小事安撫他們的良心；或者告訴他們自己，他們的罪行是正當的；最后，有些人會發誓，下次會做好些，然后為了饒恕而祈禱。有時，他們的祈禱被回應了。