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“Your retaliation is unspeakable. For this alone, you must forgive me for my treatment of you." "Still high-handed?" "I literally risked my neck just now to say that in front of you.” quote by Kresley Cole
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““Your retaliation is unspeakable. For this alone, you must forgive me for my treatment of you." "Still high-handed?" "I literally risked my neck just now to say that in front of you.””

Kresley Cole

About This Quote

Source Novel: Darkfever, 2007

The speaker urges forgiveness despite severe wrongdoing, highlighting the paradox of demanding mercy while having caused harm.

In simple terms: Ask for forgiveness even after causing pain.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and own your mistakes.

Themes

forgiveness conflict humility

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship repair
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

moral paradox personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you need to hear to forgive?
  • How does power imbalance affect forgiveness?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness may be rejected or feel insincere.

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