metanoia
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In 1893, Santayana experienced a metanoia, a change of heart.
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In 1893, Santayana experienced a metanoia, a change of heart.
— George Santayana -
The first and last step (and every step in between) on the spiritual path is "repentence," which actually comes from the Greek metanoia which is simply to "turn around."
— One Cosmos -
He went to scholarship and learnt the true meaning of "metanoia"--that it was "re-thinking" and not "penance"--and he grasped a new view of God there.
— The Jesus of History -
In my opinion, the Greek word metanoia concealed a most profound meaning--a meaning of prodigious compass--which bore no allusion to any ideas whatever of repentance.
— Memorials and Other Papers — Complete -
"metanoia" -- the ancient Greek word for "repentance." (pp. 70-71)
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