Charles Edward Merriam

If nothing is to be done in the given situation, he must invent plausible reasons for doing nothing; and if something must be done, he must suggest the something. The unpardonable sin is to propose nothing, when action is imperative.

American Educator

Thomas Huxley

The improver of natural knowledge absolutely refuses to acknowledge authority, as such. For him, skepticism is the highest of duties; blind faith the one unpardonable sin.

English Scientist

Saint Basil

All who call the Holy Ghost a creature we pity, on the ground that, by this utterance, they are falling into the unpardonable sin of blasphemy against Him.

Greek Saint

Marcus Tullius Cicero

It might be pardonable to refuse to defend some men, but to defend them negligently is nothing short of criminal.

Roman Statesman

Samuel Richardson

There is but one pride pardonable; that of being above doing a base or dishonorable action.

English Novelist

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Most of our faults are more pardonable than the means we use to conceal them.

French Writer

Morrissey

Long hair is an unpardonable offence which should be punishable by death.

English Musician

Emma Goldman

The most unpardonable sin in society is independence of thought.

Russian Activist

William Congreve

If this be not love, it is madness, and then it is pardonable.

English Poet

Ambrose Bierce

Success is the one unpardonable sin against our fellows.

American Journalist

Use 'pardonable' for less serious offenses, not grave wrongdoings.

Severity Matters

A 'pardonable' act often assumes the person will apologize or show remorse.

Apology Expected

What's pardonable can depend on culture, situation or relationship.

Pardonable