Forgive Quote by Carolyn Savage
““Carolyn and I struggled with how or if to forgive while we dealt with the impact of the clinic's actions. Kevin Anderson helped us by introducing the idea of intolerant forgiveness: the ability to forgive the person who committed the error, but not the actual mistake.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: personal memoir, unknown date
Forgiving a person is possible while still recognizing the harm of their mistake.
In simple terms: Separate person from action.
Key Takeaway
Practice selective forgiveness.
Themes
forgiveness
relationships
ethics
personal growth
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
Forgive:1
Forgiveness:1
Forgive Person:0
Ability Forgive:0
Intolerant Forgiveness:1
Forgive Dealt:0
When to use this quote
- family conflicts
- workplace disputes
- legal settlements
Key Concepts
intolerant forgiveness
boundary setting
self-care
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to forgive?
- How do you maintain boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness may not heal the underlying damage.
