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The fact that I try to bear grudges but in the end the…

“The fact that I try to bear grudges but in the end the original reason for it drifts away and I´m left with just a sort of negative feeling about someone, but no evidence, and I don´t know whether to carry on the grudge or not.” quote by Lucy Ellmann
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““The fact that I try to bear grudges but in the end the original reason for it drifts away and I´m left with just a sort of negative feeling about someone, but no evidence, and I don´t know whether to carry on the grudge or not.””

Lucy Ellmann

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 often fades as the original cause blurs, leaving only vague negativity without evidence.

In simple terms: Grudges lose meaning when the reason disappears.

Key Takeaway

Let go of unfounded resentment.

Themes

forgiveness mental health emotional baggage

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace dynamics
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

cognitive bias emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your grudge?
  • Can you release the feeling without losing identity?
A Different Perspective

Holding onto a grudge can waste emotional energy.

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