Paulinus of Milan

In his own words on 2 Samuel

• 2 Samuel 12:13-14

  Indeed, to the penitent himself confession alone does not suffice, unless correction of the deed follows, with the result that the penitent does not continue to do deeds which demand repentance. He should even humble his soul just as holy David, who, when he heard from the prophet: "Your sin is pardoned," became more humble in the correction of his sin, so that "he did eat ashes like bread and mingled his drink with weeping."

  THE LIFE OF ST. AMBROSE 9.39