Forgiveness Quote by Francis Bacon
““You shall read (saith he) that we are commanded to forgive our enemies; but you never read, that we are commanded to forgive our friends. But yet the spirit of Job was in a better tune: Shall we (saith he) take good at God's hands, and not be content to take evil also? And so of friends in a””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays, Moral and Political, 1625
Forgiveness is urged for enemies but rarely for friends; true humility accepts all outcomes as God's will.
In simple terms: Forgive both enemies and friends, trusting God's plan.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and trust.
Themes
humility
forgiveness
faith
acceptance
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- relationship conflict
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we practice forgiveness toward those we love?
- What does trusting God's hands change our response to hardship?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness of friends may be socially uncomfortable.
