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“Forgiveness depends on the person. If he's saying sorry to make himself comfortable, then don't forgive him. If he's asking for forgiveness sincerely, then it's okay to forgive him. If you don't know what's on that person's mind... It's easy. Watch carefully how that person has lived up to now…” quote by Kim Du-han
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“Forgiveness depends on the person. If he's saying sorry to make himself comfortable, then don't forgive him. If he's asking for forgiveness sincerely, then it's okay to forgive him. If you don't know what's on that person's mind... It's easy. Watch carefully how that person has lived up to now, and how he's living right now.”

Kim Du-han

About This Quote

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

Forgiveness should be granted only when sincerity is evident; otherwise, protect yourself from insincere apologies.

In simple terms: Forgive only sincere apologies.

Key Takeaway

Assess sincerity before forgiving.

Themes

forgiveness trust authenticity emotional health

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

emotional psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑care

Key Concepts

psychology of apology boundaries relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize genuine remorse?
  • When is it okay to with forgiveness?
A Different Perspective

Hard to gauge true motives.

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