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“Give me strength to forgive. Because he who forgives is the greatest. And I know I cannot forget.” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Give me strength to forgive. Because he who forgives is the greatest. And I know I cannot forget.””

Meša Selimović

About This Quote

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

A plea for inner fortitude to forgive, recognizing forgiveness as a supreme moral act despite the lingering pain of memory.

In simple terms: Forgiveness requires strength, even when forgetting is impossible.

Key Takeaway

Forgiveness is a profound virtue, not a erasure of past wounds.

Themes

redemption humility inner strength moral hierarchy memory

Mood

reflective somber hopeful

Type

aphoristic spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal conflict resolution
  • family disputes
  • post‑trauma healing
  • reconciliation processes

Key Concepts

forgiveness strength greatness forgetting

Practical Applications

  • therapy counseling
  • spiritual guidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to be 'the greatest' through forgiveness?
  • How can one forgive without erasing the memory of the offense?
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