Forgive Quote by George MacDonald
“It may be infinitely worse to refuse to forgive than to murder, because”
About This Quote
Source Poem: *The Light of the World*, 1885
Refusing to forgive can be morally worse than committing murder.
In simple terms: Not forgiving may be worse than killing.
Key Takeaway
Choose forgiveness over resentment.
Themes
ethics
forgiveness
humanity
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict mediation
- personal relationships
- restorative justice
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology of anger
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from forgiving?
- Can forgiveness coexist with accountability?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness is difficult and may seem unjust.
![“I wish I had [made that song]. No, I don't That would be to take it from somebody else. But it's mine for all that.' 'What makes it yours?' 'I love it so.' 'Does loving a thing make it yours?' 'I think so, Mother -- at least more than anything else can. . . . Love makes the only myness,' said…” quote by George MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/722/george-macdonald-295_love_i-wish-i-had-made-that-song-no-i-don-t-t_35103.jpg)
