Citations:amendment


 * 1678 — John Bunyan. The Pilgrim's Progress.
 * Had he told me so when I was pleased and satisfied with mine own amendment, I had called him fool for his pains; but now, since I see mine own infirmity, and the sin that cleaves to my best performance, I have been forced to be of his opinion.


 * 1719 — Daniel Defoe. Robinson Crusoe.
 * Upon this the captain pretended to have no power without me; but after some difficulty, and after their solemn promises of amendment, they were taken on board, and were, some time after, soundly whipped and pickled; after which they proved very honest and quiet fellows.