Despair despite the possibility of forgiveness
Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 87
٨٧. وَقَالَ (عليه السلام): عَجِبْتُ لِمَنْ يَقْنَطُ وَمَعَهُ الِاسْتِغْفَارُ.
87. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: I wonder about the man who loses hope despite the possibility of seeking forgiveness.