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Thomas Fuller

Great is the difference betwixt a man's being frightened at, and humbled for his sins.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Thomas Fuller is pointing out that feeling scared because of your sins is very different from feeling truly sorry and ashamed for them. The first is a fearful reaction, while the second is a deeper, more meaningful recognition of wrongdoing.

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