I thought not to write about it, but to resolve not to repeat the offence. But that wouldn’t be the right attitude. And by writing to you, I guard myself against any future like-occurrence.Sri Aurobindo
Letters of Sri Aurobindo
Volume 1. 1934
Letter ID: 1226
Sri Aurobindo — Nirodbaran Talukdar
December 15, 1934
I have done a great offence today by taking restaurant food – which is strictly forbidden by you...
I thought not to write about it, but to resolve not to repeat the offence. But that wouldn’t be the right attitude. And by writing to you, I guard myself against any future like-occurrence.
It is always better to say.