Feuds Quote by Alexander McCall Smith
““Great feuds often need very few words to resolve them. Disputes, even between nations, between peoples, can be set to rest with simple acts of contrition and corresponding forgiveness, can so often be shown to be based on nothing much other than pride and misunderstanding, and the forgetting of the humanity of the other—and””
About This Quote
Source Book: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, 1998–present
Resolving deep conflicts often requires minimal words but sincere gestures of apology and forgiveness, revealing that pride and misunderstanding fuel many disputes.
In simple terms: Simple acts of contrition and forgiveness can end big feuds.
Key Takeaway
Apologize and forgive to dissolve pride.
Themes
conflict resolution
humility
forgiveness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family disputes
- international negotiations
- workplace conflicts
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
pride
misunderstanding
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- What pride are you holding onto?
- How can a small apology change a large conflict?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on genuine remorse, not just words.
