We are all prone to brood on the evil done us. That…
“We are all prone to brood on the evil done us. That brooding becomes as a gnawing and destructive canker. Is there a virtue more in need of application in our time than the virtue of forgiving and forgetting? There are those who would look upon this as a sign of weakness. Is it? I submit that it takes neither strength nor intelligence to brood in anger over wrongs suffered, to go through life with a spirit of vindictiveness, to dissipate one’s abilities in planning retribution. There is no peace in the nursing of a grudge. There is no happiness in living for the day when you can ‘get even.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Holding grudges is destructive; forgiveness and forgetting are virtues that promote peace and happiness, contrary to perceptions of weakness.
In simple terms: Forgiveness frees you from bitterness.
Key Takeaway
Practice forgiveness, let go.
Themes
forgiveness
peace
emotional health
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- personal reflection
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- What does forgiveness truly mean?
- How can you cultivate it daily?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness may be seen as surrender.