Forgiveness Quote by Katherine Applegate
““I think that in many ways, just as forgiveness is impossible without love, sometimes love requires forgiveness for it to work, too.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The One and Only Ivan” Promotion, 2012
Love and forgiveness are interdependent; each enables the other.
In simple terms: Love needs forgiveness; forgiveness needs love.
Cultivate both love and forgiveness together.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- family conflict resolution
- personal healing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you needed to forgive to love?
- Can love exist without forgiveness?
Forgiveness can be hard without love; love may be hurtful.