Recant Quotes

When these false prophets again appear, they can be reminded of the error of their previous ways and at least be offered an opportunity to recant and repent. - Cal Thomas

We pretended there was no problem with Agent Orange after Vietnam and later the Pentagon recanted, after untold suffering by veterans. - Jim McDermott

This was the hand that wrote it (his recantation), therefore it shall suffer first punishment. - Thomas Cranmer

They may attack me with an army of six hundred syllogisms; and if I do not recant, they will proclaim me a heretic. - Desiderius Erasmus

The terrible thing is that one cannot be a Communist and not let oneself in for the shameful act of recantation. One cannot be a Communist and preserve an iota of one's personal integrity. - Milovan Djilas

It was nevertheless decided that the recantation would be the basis for a criminal prosecution that would overthrow the other three statements and allege that the other three statements were falsely made. - Scott Roberts

I understand she is recanting. - Michael Brennan

I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen. - Martin Luther

I am grateful that (Weathers) is looking into this ... and that his office was not at all interested in bringing any charges against Mr. Roberts for his recantation. - Steven Drizin