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“Stop, Morgian. Your wiles cannot avail you now.’ He turned to the High King and said, ‘The hurt this woman has done me, I readily forgive. It is for the harm that she has caused others that she is to be judged.” quote by Stephen R. Lawhead
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““Stop, Morgian. Your wiles cannot avail you now.’ He turned to the High King and said, ‘The hurt this woman has done me, I readily forgive. It is for the harm that she has caused others that she is to be judged.””

Stephen R. Lawhead

About This Quote

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

The speaker forgives personal hurt but insists judgment should focus on the broader damage caused to others.

In simple terms: Forgive personal pain, judge the harm to others.

Key Takeaway

Separate personal forgiveness from accountability.

Themes

forgiveness justice responsibility

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal betrayal
  • community harm
  • legal decisions

Key Concepts

moral philosophy ethical judgment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal forgiveness with societal accountability?
  • When is it appropriate to judge someone for others' suffering?
A Different Perspective

Personal forgiveness may overlook systemic impact.

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