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“A young baby is new to life, and during the early years of development, they will put things in their mouths; they will cry and they will poop on themselves and that poop is gonna smell bad! But you don’t turn them back in to God because of what they do. You accept them for being who and what they…” quote by Eric Watterson
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““A young baby is new to life, and during the early years of development, they will put things in their mouths; they will cry and they will poop on themselves and that poop is gonna smell bad! But you don’t turn them back in to God because of what they do. You accept them for being who and what they are–babies. Likewise, if you let people be people, with their faults and flaws, you will better understand that no one is perfect. So, forgive people for being people.””

Eric Watterson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Accepting people’s imperfections and forgiving them for being human fosters compassion and deeper understanding.

In simple terms: Forgive flaws, love the person.

Key Takeaway

Practice unconditional acceptance.

Themes

compassion forgiveness humanity

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • friendships
  • team leadership
  • mental health counseling
  • community building

Key Concepts

Self‑acceptance empathy development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance forgiveness with healthy boundaries?
  • What habits help you see others’ humanity?
A Different Perspective

People may exploit forgiveness if boundaries aren’t set.

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