Forget Quote by Dalai Lama
“Forgiveness doesn't mean forget what happened. If something is serious and it is necessary to take counter-measures, you have to take counter-measures.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Peace Forum, 2019
Clarifies that forgiveness isn’t forgetting; serious issues may still require decisive action.
In simple terms: Forgiveness ≠ forgetting; act when needed.
Forgive while maintaining protective measures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reforms
- community mediation
- personal healing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is counter‑measure justified?
- How to forgive without compromising safety?
May be seen as endorsing retaliation.