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“I never forget. I never forgive. I can wait. I find it very easy to harbor a grudge. I have scores to settle.” quote by Tom Wolfe
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“I never forget. I never forgive. I can wait. I find it very easy to harbor a grudge. I have scores to settle.”

Tom Wolfe

About This Quote

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

Holding onto resentment fuels a desire for revenge, preventing peace and personal growth.

In simple terms: Grudges lead to revenge, not healing.

Key Takeaway

Let go of grudges.

Themes

revenge resentment forgiveness psychology

Mood

brooding reflective

Type

philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • legal disputes
  • workplace conflicts
  • family feuds

Key Concepts

ego justice emotional health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you gain by releasing this grudge?
  • How does holding a grudge affect your wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness can be difficult when harm is deep.

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