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Josh Billings

Most people repent their sins by thanking God they ain't so wicked as their neighbors.

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The quote means that many people feel better about their own mistakes by comparing themselves to others who seem worse. Instead of truly feeling sorry or changing, they just take comfort in not being as bad as those around them.

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