GEN3 R. Ahabah b. R. Ze'ira said: Repentance [was also created before the world] as it is written, Before the mountains were brought forth, etc.
Psalm 90:2, and from that very moment, Thou turnest man to contrition, and sayest: Repent, ye children of men (ibid. 3).
Genesis Rabbah 1:4. SONCINO CLASSICS
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