Coins Quote by Desmond Tutu
“Forgiveness does not mean condoning what has been done. Forgiving means abandoning your right to pay back the perpetrator in his own coin.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Truth and Reconciliation Commission, 1998
Clarifies forgiveness as relinquishing revenge, not excusing wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Forgiveness frees you.
Key Takeaway
Release revenge, not excuse.
Themes
forgiveness
justice
healing
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal healing
- legal mediation
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
restorative justice
Questions to Reflect On
- Can forgiveness coexist with accountability?
- What steps help truly let go?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as condoning.
