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I hope you find happiness, too.' "And I did. Not just for…

“I hope you find happiness, too.' "And I did. Not just for what he'd done for Rhys, but...Even for an immortal, there was not enough *time* in life to waste it on hatred. On feeling it and putting it into the world. So I wished him well -- I truly did, and hoped that one day...One day, perhaps he…” quote by Sarah J. Maas
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““I hope you find happiness, too.' "And I did. Not just for what he'd done for Rhys, but...Even for an immortal, there was not enough *time* in life to waste it on hatred. On feeling it and putting it into the world. So I wished him well -- I truly did, and hoped that one day...One day, perhaps he would face those insidious fears, that destructive rage rotting away inside him.””

Sarah J. Maas

About This Quote

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

Even an immortal cannot afford to waste life on hatred; forgiveness and hope are vital for healing.

In simple terms: Immortals need forgiveness too.

Key Takeaway

Choose compassion over hatred.

Themes

forgiveness hope healing

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • grief processing

Key Concepts

immortality emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you let go of lingering resentment?
  • What does forgiveness mean for someone who feels timeless?
A Different Perspective

Hatred can still poison even brief moments of peace.

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