Forbearance Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Pity and forbearance should characterize all acts of justice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to the Pennsylvania Assembly, 1755
Justice should be guided by compassion and patience, not harshness.
In simple terms: Justice needs compassion and patience.
Practice empathy in judgments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Legal decisions
- conflict resolution
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance firmness with empathy?
- When does patience hinder decisive action?
Compassion may be seen as weakness by some.