Animus Quote by Chris Cleave
“It is certainly impossible to imagine forgiving the enemy while their animus remains undefeated.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Conflict and Forgiveness, 2018
Forgiving an enemy is impossible while their hostility remains unresolved, highlighting the need for mutual reconciliation.
In simple terms: Forgiveness requires opponent’s change.
Key Takeaway
Seek mutual resolution before forgiveness.
Themes
forgiveness
conflict
reconciliation
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- peacebuilding
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology of forgiveness
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What conditions allow forgiveness?
- How to foster reconciliation?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness may be possible despite lingering animus.
![“What are you for? It may be, to a degree, consoling that white brothers and sisters did not vote for [Donald] Trump, and do not participate in that brand of animus, that gas-bagging of enormous bigotry.” quote by Michael Eric Dyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/01d/michael-eric-dyson-1424_animus_what-are-you-for-it-may-be-to-a-degree-c_14940.jpg)
![“Courage in danger is half the battle. [Lat., Bonus animus in mala re, dimidium est mali.]” quote by Plautus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ddf/plautus-1263_animus_courage-in-danger-is-half-the-battle-lat_688215.jpg)
![“It does not matter a feather whether a man be supported by patron or client, if he himself wants courage. [Lat., Animus tamen omnia vincit. Ille etiam vires corpus habere facit.]” quote by Plautus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e55/plautus-1263_animus_it-does-not-matter-a-feather-whether-a-m_984125.jpg)
![“There's a certain level of vehemence, it seems to me, that's directed at me [and] directed at the president. You know, people talking about taking their country back. ... There's a certain racial component to this for some people. I don't think this is the thing that is a main driver, but for some…” quote by Eric Holder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6de/eric-holder-7429_animus_there-s-a-certain-level-of-vehemence-it_1302655.jpg)
